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Coolant leak above transmission and wet floor?
Ive been losing coolant for a while now. replaced the reservoir cap and it fixed a small leak there but i still was losing coolant. Yesterday I topped off and this morning it was all gone. Thought i found a spot above the transmission under the air intake duct but i haven't had time to pinpoint that. Is there a common spot under there where leaks occur?
Then when i got to work i noticed the drivers side carpet was soaked. I thought the heater core was more towards the passenger carpet. |
the heater core is on the drivers side.removing the heater core has to do with working on the drivers side not the passengers side. you probably answered your own question.the heater core is probably gone.warm up your car and turn on your heat, get back to us and tell us if you smelled something with the heat on.
do you see any coolant on above the transmission? pictures will be appreciated. |
yea. almost positive it is.i'll test it when i leave work. What about the leak above the tranny though? what hose is that? Still new to these cars.
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Originally Posted by kkarasch
(Post 324070)
yea. almost positive it is.i'll test it when i leave work. What about the leak above the tranny though? what hose is that? Still new to these cars.
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where are you located? if you are located in NY that will be good.l can help you out that way.
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His profile says SC. One of the few people that include that. LOL
The heater core is in the middle of the interior behind the radio. It usually leaks on the drivers side. Also, the tubes that run to the core are on the drivers side. If you get enough water on the floor it will leak under the car and maybe on the tranny, kinda doubt it. The hoses to the heater core go through the firewall on the drivers side. If they are leaking, maybe it can spray coolant on the tranny. FIX IT BEFORE YOU OVERHEAT THE CAR AND DESTROY THE MOTOR. |
Originally Posted by rspi
(Post 324079)
His profile says SC. One of the few people that include that. LOL
The heater core is in the middle of the interior behind the radio. It usually leaks on the drivers side. Also, the tubes that run to the core are on the drivers side. If you get enough water on the floor it will leak under the car and maybe on the tranny, kinda doubt it. The hoses to the heater core go through the firewall on the drivers side. If they are leaking, maybe it can spray coolant on the tranny. FIX IT BEFORE YOU OVERHEAT THE CAR AND DESTROY THE MOTOR. |
Yea. I have never even let the temp get above the middle. I'm just glad its not the HG cause i got the car running great. Just have to shim the AC compressor next and i'll be set!!!
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On the AC, I used the zip tie method but would do the washer method next time.
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@ Slim: Yes, Charleston South Carolina.
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Originally Posted by rspi
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@ Slim: Yes, Charleston South Carolina.
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Yea, in the South but I grew up in the Pittsburgh PA area. I don't tell everyone that, wouldn't want them to think less of me. Lol
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Here is the spot where it looked like it was leaking below the intake air duct. hard to get a good pic.
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Is the URO 9144221 a good replacement? I don't know anything about this brand.
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Originally Posted by kkarasch
(Post 324176)
Is the URO 9144221 a good replacement? I don't know anything about this brand.
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Originally Posted by slimflex2
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how much was it if l may ask? l would recommend OEM if you can afford it and also plan to own the car for a long time.
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Originally Posted by kkarasch
(Post 324193)
with shipping like $58
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Originally Posted by rspi
(Post 324167)
Yea, in the South but I grew up in the Pittsburgh PA area. I don't tell everyone that, wouldn't want them to think less of me. Lol
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what about the nissen brand? anyone ever use that one?
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OEM, Bher, Nissen, all 3 are good and I have used them.
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