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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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im new to the S scene..

seems that the coolant in the container is leaking? i just put oil in it. i opened the hood and saw coolant marks that looked like it came out between the hose and cap of the container.

container is halfway as of right now.

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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 02:20 AM
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i assume you are talking about the coolant resevoir. has your engine temp gone above three bars. does your heater work normal while idling without load being put on the engine?
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 03:51 AM
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They normally start cracking right behind the radiator cap! I had to replace mine at Christmas time!
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 06:16 AM
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yes the temperature is above 3 bars.

havent really used the heater even tho its been cold in jax.. i only put it between red/blue
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Take a picture of the backside of plastic piece that is at the top of the radiator, that is where is starts generally. Only my .02 cent(s)!
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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check the hose.??? and the coolant tank??

leak or an air pocket...

try bleeding the whole system if you know how.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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i will further look into whats wrong. was busy today. washing the car tomm.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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Washing the car when you don't know what is wrong with your car?
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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maybe..

could be anything:

coolant in oil
air pockets
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 06:34 AM
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And could be serious enough to warp the head. Ask dc2-2-ap1. Four bars is not good...one more and you'll be pulling the head.
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