shizapooh
CEG'er
So this is the second time its happen i pulled into my drive way. about 30 min later theres raidiater fluid everywere under me car. looks like it came from the tank any ideas on what it could be?
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leak!
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starjammir
Hard-core CEG'er
Crack in tank? Boiling fluid out (had this happen on my mystique) or hose ripped? Only things I can think of
Smalls
Addicted CEG'er
just clean off everything really well and wait for a while until the leak comes back, then just follow the fluid to the source
Dan the rug man
CEG'er
leak
leak
Go buy a new cap. Cap is weak and when the system has pressure (hot) it leaks. Good idea to rinse off everything good and check for other problems. $10.00 bucks should cure your problem.
leak
Go buy a new cap. Cap is weak and when the system has pressure (hot) it leaks. Good idea to rinse off everything good and check for other problems. $10.00 bucks should cure your problem.
Mystique97
Veteran CEG'er
I have this problem too, overflow tank cap also makes sense too, mine is also where the tank is.
Mine does it when it sits too. But when it cools down it stops.
Mine does it when it sits too. But when it cools down it stops.
Everybody posted good advice! Even, Harrry did! :laugh:Put the drugs down.
And go invest in a Chilton's manual.
Put the drugs down.
And go invest in a Ford Service manual or CD.
fixed .... to many people have complained that the Chilton's manual was wrong or not accurate .... not that the Ford manual doesn't have mistakes but on the whole it has been pretty accurate ...
TourDeForce
Hard-core CEG'er
Go buy a new cap.
No!!! :nonono:
Don't spend money if you don't have to. Top off the fluid to appropriate levels when the car is cold, and then take it for a drive to warm the system to normal operating temperature. Pull back in to your drive, shut down the car, open the hood, & wait a few minutes. While there is no fluid circulation and air flow over the radiator, there will be a temporary spike in coolant temperature & system pressure. That is when you'll see where the leak is coming from.
Dan the rug man
CEG'er
No
No
The advice to check out for other leaks is good and was recommended in my original post. If the leak is only when the system has pressure the weak link is usually the cap. After you let additional coolant leak onto the engine and the ground please clean up completely unless you want to kill the local pets and wildlife. Animals seem to like the taste of antifreeze. The cost of the cap is generally less than the cost of a gallon of antifreeze. Good luck with locating the problem. Dan
No
The advice to check out for other leaks is good and was recommended in my original post. If the leak is only when the system has pressure the weak link is usually the cap. After you let additional coolant leak onto the engine and the ground please clean up completely unless you want to kill the local pets and wildlife. Animals seem to like the taste of antifreeze. The cost of the cap is generally less than the cost of a gallon of antifreeze. Good luck with locating the problem. Dan