Coolent leak Question??
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Chatham Ontario
Coolent leak Question??
I have a 2003 Z06 with 20,000 mi on it. Last fall when I put it away for the winter it didn't leak a drop of oil or antifreeze. When I took it out in the spring it was leaking oil from the pan (two loose bolts in corner). I tightened the bolts and everything has been fine with the oil leak since. Then a few days after I noticed it leaking coolent. It will leave a small puddle on the garage floor from time to time. Well today I got under the car and noticed A little antifreeze drip on the thermostat housing and also on the water pump where it bolts to the head behind the belt tensioner. Should I just tighten the bolts on the water pump on that side (just like I did with the oil pan). Or do I have bigger issues?? I don't have any Overheating and the car runs fine. I am thinking some bolts have loosened due to running the car hard and banging her off the rev limiter a few too many times
. What do you think?
. What do you think?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Waldorf MD
You can always try to tighthen bolts and see if it fixes the leak. Also suck out (turkey baster or antifreeze tester) some coolant and examine it. Air leaks cause Dexcool to become muddy brown/red and thick. If yours looks like this, fix leak and flush system ASAP.
Goodluck !
Goodluck !
