Coolant leak
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Racer
Joined: May 2002
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From: Overpriced NJ
Coolant leak
I just finished installing a water pump, optispark, plugs and wires. The car drove fine for about 2 hours. At a traffic light I started smelling antifreeze and the car began heating up. I stopped and it looked like steam was rising from the passenger side rear of the engine compartment. I limped the car home and all I can see is water dripping off the passenger side catalytic converter. As far as I can see there is no hoses leaking, and the water pump is not leaking. I don't have garage access where I am so I can't lift it into the air to see where the dripping is originating. Any ideas? I am of course fearing the worst....a blown head gasket If yes, how astronomical would that repair be? Could it be something else?
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Joined: Jan 2002
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From: O'Fallon Missouri
Re: Coolant leak (Kdrhpe)
Well the car didn't get too hot. Recheck all your hoses even the heater hoses at the HVAC to make sure they are tight.
I doesn't sound like a blown head gasket, check your oil for coolant just to make sure.
I doesn't sound like a blown head gasket, check your oil for coolant just to make sure.
