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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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Unhappy Getting familiar with my 7 overheating problems

S5 1991 N/A model GTU.
I've had the car for since DEC. of 08 but with work, holidays I haven't had the time to learn the car and all the components. That being said I have ran in too some trouble. A pipe has a Crack on it and steam was coming out of it. I think it is the coolant line but I really have no idea -_-. Before the incident I had just Bleed the clutch and added brake fluid. I also noted the oil pressure Gauge was Low. I checked the Oil level and it was below the L line so I added about Half a quart and I think that's what might have caused the car to Overheat and crack this pipe. The car still start's and is drivable but being scared of engine damage caused by overheating I am not driving it.

I am aware of limited knowledge of Car's and even less with Rotary's. Any input would be greatly appreciated thanks again.

I added a picture Of where the crack is. (car in picture belongs to CaliJB
Thanks to CaliJB for adding his pictures
http://picasaweb.google.com/jmiller....37868224970658
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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That's the coolant pipe so replace that pipe or for temporary fix clean the cracked area and use jb weld.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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Keep adding coolant when car cools down, never let the car overheat which could mean water jacket seal failure.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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Thanks now Do I add it to the plastic container in the front of the car that says I should add it 50/50 with water?
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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YOU NEED TO ADD TO BOTH,

Make sure the cooling system is completely purged or air and the overflow bottle is filled,
Fill it half way. I PMED you my contact info so hit me up.
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