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Discussion in '360/430' started by F360Dave, Feb 25, 2011.

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  1. F360Dave

    F360Dave Karting

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    #1 F360Dave, Feb 25, 2011
    I started my 360 up tonight for the first time in about 3 weeks or so, ran it for about 30 min and then rolled it up and down the driveway a few times -

    after turning the car off i noticed a fluid on the driveway, the HVAC controls were completely turned off so it being A/C was ruled out, i though maybe a leak in the windshield washer fluid, but after i touched it, it was somewhat greasy in consistency, so i then turned to it being antifreeze.

    After i turned the car off I opened the antifreeze reservoir, and a bit leaked out and sure enough the consistency was the same, although there was plenty in the reservoir - and none in the garage from the car sitting there since October

    Regardless, is this normal? Could there be too much, and is it being released? Anything to worry about here? Any thought were be appreciated - Thanks
     
  2. ttdang123

    ttdang123 Formula Junior

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    #2 ttdang123, Feb 25, 2011
    Do you recall the coolant temp reading at that time? or any eng lights?
     
  3. F360Dave

    F360Dave Karting

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    #3 F360Dave, Feb 25, 2011
    Coolant temp was normal, center- no CEL - also leak coming from the middle of the car and seemingly from the front
     
  4. brian.s

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    #4 brian.s, Feb 25, 2011
    I'm seeing more leaks from simple hose failures on 360 and 430 models. A split hose will pretty much pour out, a water pump seal not so fast but it should be carefully checked.
     
  5. F360Dave

    F360Dave Karting

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    #5 F360Dave, Feb 25, 2011
    it only seems to leak on the driveway, which is on an incline - when in the garage (flat surface) there was no leak, thus none on the garage floor, yet when sitting, on the driveway, there was a definite leak
     
  6. F360Dave

    F360Dave Karting

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    #6 F360Dave, Feb 25, 2011
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  7. vrsurgeon

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    #7 vrsurgeon, Feb 26, 2011
    without removing the under tray and really inspecting things it's hard to tell... mine had a loose hose connection at the hoses from the waterpump that feed the pipes to the front radiators. just tightened one up and no problems afterward.. #14on the coolant system diagram in parts catalogue.
     
  8. brian.s

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    #8 brian.s, Feb 26, 2011
    The undertray is capturing the leakage. When you move the car it runs out. Need to remove the undertray.
     
  9. sidned

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    #9 sidned, Feb 26, 2011
    The cooling system on these cars runs under a great deal of pressure. I had a leak that only showed up when my mechanic put a special adapter on the expansion tank and pumped some pressure in to the system. The water started squirting out of one of the hoses, and as soon as the pressure was released it stopped. This meant that any water leaking would be left behind me as I drove away, and when I was stationary it would not be apparant.

    Get the undertray off and get someone to rev the engine while you look under the car. My leak was solved by a quick tighten of a hose clip, hopefully yours will be as simple.
     
  10. Buxton

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    #10 Buxton, Feb 26, 2011
    Dreaded waterpump failure. How old is this one and how many miles are on it?
     
  11. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #11 PAP 348, Feb 27, 2011
    Taking a WILD guess, sitting here in front of my computer...............I also agree with your post. :D:D

    Water pump leaking. If it were my car, I would remove the seats and inspection cover and have a look. :):)

    A lot easier than trying to see from underneath. Unless you have a hoist. :):)

    If it is leaking, then replace while its all pulled apart. :D:D
     
  12. F360Dave

    F360Dave Karting

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    #12 F360Dave, Feb 28, 2011
    thanks for the incite everyone - good thing warm weather is closer and closer
     
  13. elmani

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    #13 elmani, Feb 28, 2011
    mine were the joints at the water pump... expensive fix... hope yours is not!
     

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