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Jerritt May 10-22-2017 11:01 PM

Coolant Leak 1990 2.3L
 
Hey guys, new to the forum and forums in general so bare with me and if this is in the wrong place let me know where to post something like this.

So I've had my 1990 240 on the road for under a month now and I've already run into some issues.
The car has 265,xxx kms on it so I'm not that surprised but I was hoping it wouldnt be this soon after getting it safetied.

The issue:
The car has a nasty coolant leak. Just to go to the store (I live in town) I'll empty the reservoir or close to it. Also smoke will come out of the hood from the coolant burning on the block. It seems to be coming from high and back on the motor. I cant locate where the source is though because it seems to be under the throttle body. Although on the passenger side of the motor I can also see coolant on the bellhousing and dripping onto the exhaust. It wasnt a problem when I first started driving it and my mechanic never said anything about it.
Another part that makes it hard to tell is that I have a fuel leak as well. Although I know where it is its still frustrating because it gets other parts wet in the engine compartment making it hard to pinpoint the leak. And its frustrating on its own that I have three leaks in all not including the power steering cap leaked until I put a piece of shop towel around the lip. So yes, my car leaks coolant, fuel and oil out of the oil cap. I'm having a great stress free week.
The car goes into the shop on thursday (different mechanic than the one who safetied it) to be checked out and hopefully fixed. But any suggestions you guys have would be awesome so I can either fix it myself or at least have an idea of what I may have to pay for. I miss driving my Vo after only having it for three weeks. I want it back!

1990 240 DL. Sedan. 2.3L. 5 Speed.


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