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09-01-2004, 01:54 AM
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Mysterious Coolant Leak Near Resevoir Bottle
I am getting a leak from the coolant resevoir bottle. My check coolant light came on and I looked under the hood and it appears that all the main hoses (upper and lower rad hoses) are dry. Under the coolant bottle is a wet area. I haven't taken it apart yet, but I suspect the bottle is the problem or the coolant level sensor is leaking.
Has anyone had this happen before? Thanks |
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09-01-2004, 07:39 AM
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If you have an s-car, I have seen a few bottles that were the culprit. Have not seen on any other models.
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09-01-2004, 07:39 AM
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If you have an s-car, I have seen a few bottles that were the culprit. Have not seen on any other models.
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09-01-2004, 11:30 AM
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Re: Mysterious Coolant Leak Near Resevoir Bottle
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The sensor seal at the bottom of the tank is leaking and causing the coolant light to go off. As tank is over 10 years old, I replaced it with a new one. |
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09-03-2004, 03:35 AM
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It was the o-ring on the coolant level sensor that was bad. When I pulled the connector off, the o-ring literally fell apart in my hands. Got a new bottle off a 2000 with only 55K on it for $5. Problem SOLVED!
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09-04-2004, 09:09 AM
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Why didn't you just replace the O-ring?
 Seems like a lot of hassle to go to a junkyard and source a $5 part, when you can pick up a whole package of O-rings for practically the same price at any auto parts store. (Not talking money here, just time. Simply curious.) |
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09-04-2004, 05:52 PM
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I go there just to see what I can find. Plus this bottle is a lot cleaner
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09-04-2004, 09:08 PM
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I can understand that perspective.
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