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Old 08-30-02, 09:49 AM
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can someone help me

I have an 86N/A. I have noticed that i am losing coolant and i dont know where it is going. i have no visable leaks and no smoke on startup or while driving. anyone have any idea what might be wrong. all input is appricated.

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Are you losing a small amount, or a lot?

Let the car cool down completely.

Start it up.
Check the overflow for bubbles in the coolant.
Also, take of rad cap and check for bubbles there.

If you see any, then there's a good chance your seals are on their way out...
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When I first got my car I had the same problem and thought it was my coolant seals. Turned out to be a combination of a bad water pump and radiator. But I couldn't see any leaks at all. Just take your car and get the cooling system pressure tested.
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Test (or replace) your radiator cap
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Check the weep hole on the water pump sometimes its over-looked. Can you smell it? If not it's probably internal.




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