Any idea where my water leak may be?
12-03-03, 04:23 PM
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Any idea where my water leak may be?
My AE has recently started physically leaking coolant. I knew when I bought the car that the coolant seals were going, so I've always had to periodically add water and keep an eye on things away.
About a week ago, the car started losing fluid almost immediately. I'll fill it up, buzzer will be quiet, I'll drive for less than 5 minutes, and when I come back out to my car, it's all drained out on the ground. Appears to be coming from the passenger side but is NOT being evacuated through the reservoir.
I also have water in my oil...and I know that is a result of the seals. The loss of it on the ground though has me puzzled as it only recently started happening. The coolant buzzer is a mainstay, now. Pain in the ***.
Input would be appreciated.
About a week ago, the car started losing fluid almost immediately. I'll fill it up, buzzer will be quiet, I'll drive for less than 5 minutes, and when I come back out to my car, it's all drained out on the ground. Appears to be coming from the passenger side but is NOT being evacuated through the reservoir.
I also have water in my oil...and I know that is a result of the seals. The loss of it on the ground though has me puzzled as it only recently started happening. The coolant buzzer is a mainstay, now. Pain in the ***.
Input would be appreciated.
12-03-03, 06:40 PM
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The two most common spots are the heater hose at the connection under the oil filter, and the 3/8" line that runs from the cold start fast idle assembly on the back of the TB to down under the UIM.
An internal leak can sometimes be stopped for a short time with "Aluma-seal" or equivalant.
It's not permanent, but it might buy you some time.
An internal leak can sometimes be stopped for a short time with "Aluma-seal" or equivalant.
It's not permanent, but it might buy you some time.
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12-03-03, 08:39 PM
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Originally posted by SureShot
An internal leak can sometimes be stopped for a short time with "Aluma-seal" or equivalant.
It's not permanent, but it might buy you some time.
An internal leak can sometimes be stopped for a short time with "Aluma-seal" or equivalant.
It's not permanent, but it might buy you some time.
http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/o-ring_fix.html
The longevity of this fix, as you'll read, is unclear. But some owner's *have* reported success. Give it a shot if you feel like it.
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