coolant smell in engine bay?
05-07-02, 09:29 AM
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coolant smell in engine bay?
Some background info....about 3 weeks ago I had my car checked out (1994) and the compression came back perfect, no major problems were found.
I had a coolant leak so I replaced my overflow and the leaking stopped. I still find myself adding coolant every 2 weeks or so. The car runs fine and does not over heat or even run hot. I did notice that the engine bay smells like coolant in the heat. Is there a problem here or am I crazy?
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I had a coolant leak so I replaced my overflow and the leaking stopped. I still find myself adding coolant every 2 weeks or so. The car runs fine and does not over heat or even run hot. I did notice that the engine bay smells like coolant in the heat. Is there a problem here or am I crazy?
Thanks!
05-07-02, 10:43 AM
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Have you checked all your coolant lines?
The coolant line that runs from the filler neck to the AST was bad on my car. I noticed it when I was installing my BOV. I barely moved the line and there was a crack up on the hose clamp.
As for the coolant smell, if you had a leak before, it could just be dried coolant burning off from your fixed leaked.
The coolant line that runs from the filler neck to the AST was bad on my car. I noticed it when I was installing my BOV. I barely moved the line and there was a crack up on the hose clamp.
As for the coolant smell, if you had a leak before, it could just be dried coolant burning off from your fixed leaked.
05-07-02, 10:48 AM
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I have not checked my lines to be honest I am not sure what to look for. I am getting very confused, I have been searching and I am finding alot of posts that talk about white smoke on start up relating to the coolant loss. My car does smoke white when I start my car, but its cold in the morning and my miata does the same thing.
I can explain everything other than the coolant loss. I am going to change my radiator caps today and see if that helps. Thanks for your help, If anyone else has any ideas I appreciate it.
I can explain everything other than the coolant loss. I am going to change my radiator caps today and see if that helps. Thanks for your help, If anyone else has any ideas I appreciate it.
05-07-02, 11:58 AM
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Hi,
I was having the same problem and it was driving me crazy, while installing my rad and other mods I found the source. My thermostat gasket was leaking and you could see everything below the bottom of the filler neck was a little wet. Also the coolant buzzer sending unit was lose and was also leaking a small amount.
Every time I would drive the car there would be about 1" less coolant in the filler neck than when i started and with the windows open you could smell the faint odour of coolant. Hope this helps.
Andrew Wojteczko
93 RX7 R1
I was having the same problem and it was driving me crazy, while installing my rad and other mods I found the source. My thermostat gasket was leaking and you could see everything below the bottom of the filler neck was a little wet. Also the coolant buzzer sending unit was lose and was also leaking a small amount.
Every time I would drive the car there would be about 1" less coolant in the filler neck than when i started and with the windows open you could smell the faint odour of coolant. Hope this helps.
Andrew Wojteczko
93 RX7 R1
05-07-02, 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by airborne
Wouldn't a pressure test find the leak?
Wouldn't a pressure test find the leak?
I guess I will clean my engine bay real good to make sure no fluid is spilled on the engine and take it from there.
Solo1 thanks for that info, it gives me hope, I really don't think its my seals, but who knows.
The white smoke is normal in the morning when its cold outside, right?
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05-07-02, 06:12 PM
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Originally posted by juliof
You also might want to check the turbo coolant hoses, if they havent been replaced they swell and will burst.
You also might want to check the turbo coolant hoses, if they havent been replaced they swell and will burst.
I appreciate everyones help. I bought new coolant caps today so I will put them on. I will inspect the hoses. this weekend i will take the air induction apart and see if the radiator looks ok, etc.
05-07-02, 11:31 PM
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whats up guys. new to the forum, new 94 fd owner. I know i'm leaking coolant, if it doesnt reach the ground it collects in the front left bumper area. also, the first day i got the car (a week ago), i noticed a small puddle of what looked like oil and water, cuz the two didnt mix. i havent noticed it since. fill me with knowledge. thanks
05-08-02, 04:29 AM
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check the line that runs from the side of the AST tank. It runs along the bar that the innercooler sits on. You will need to remove the under belly pan to get to it. It has a connector in the middle of it for some reason. i have never seen an FD yet that even had any type of clamps on it. Maybe its because the connector is plastic. I have seen several leak or the hose just some off of this connection.
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