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Discussion in '308/328' started by teatime, Jul 22, 2010.

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  1. teatime

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    #1 teatime, Jul 22, 2010
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  2. stevel48

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    #2 stevel48, Jul 22, 2010
    Maybe a head gasket leak or the coolant pipe in the area. Pull off the rear passenger wheel and wheel well to take a look at the aluminum coolant tube that runs across the face of the engine.
     
  3. theunissenguido

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    #3 theunissenguido, Jul 23, 2010
    Seems to me coming from waterpump....feel with your finger under the waterpump after driving. Be carefull : its hot there.

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    #4 stevel48, Jul 23, 2010
    MMmm, yeah, check the weep hole on the underside of the pump.
     
  5. JoshECS

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    #5 JoshECS, Jul 23, 2010
    Most likely the water pump leaking and thats the final point before the coolant reaches the ground.
     
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    #6 teatime, Jul 23, 2010
    I appreciate the comments. I will have it checked out. Todd
     
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    #7 jimshadow, Jul 23, 2010
    I just changed mine. It's an easy DIY project. :)

    Good luck!

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    #8 teatime, Jul 27, 2010
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    I checked the water pump, and I'm pretty sure that's not the problem. I looked around some more, and found that there is coolant in the middle part of the engine under the plenum. It seems like whatever is causing the leak, there is coolant collecting in this middle section and then spilling over the block and running down the side of the engine to the bolts. Also, the bottom connector hose that goes to the Thermostat has coolant all around the hose clamps. I took a picture of what it looks like directly under the plenum. These connector hoses were replaced last summer.

    I've resorted to the fact that I'm going to have to take the car in. Does anyone recomend a good mechanic in the Grayslake, IL area? Do you think it is safe to drive?

    Thanks again for your help/suggestions. Todd
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  9. PV Dirk

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    #9 PV Dirk, Jul 27, 2010
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    There are a few things in there that can go bad. The small hose that goes to the expansion tank goes to the center of the valley under the plenum. It's hard to get to and thus often doesn't get replaced. I don't know how mine hadn't burst before I replaced it. And I am guilty of hoping I could ignore it until I looked at it.
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  10. phrogs

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    #10 phrogs, Jul 27, 2010
    Im In marcellus michigan and I have done this to my Car I could do it for you at a lower cost option that a actual shop.

    just a thought
     
  11. JoshECS

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    #11 JoshECS, Jul 28, 2010
    Whome ever you have replace the hoses, be sure to ask for SRInnovations hoses. These are far superior to the standard hose found and the parts store.
     

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