Coolant leak

sd88supra · 09-07-2010, 04:37 PM

The other day I noticed a small puddle of coolant under my car but I had to run to class, so I momentarily dismissed it. Later on, after driving and parking I looked under the car, no puddle. Went back several minutes later, no puddle, so I thought it was someone else who had left that puddle. Days later, there's the puddle again! I noticed I had lost coolant so I then knew for a fact it was me.

So I decided to see where it was coming from; I assumed it was the lower hose but realized it was too far away from the hose, so I followed the dripping coolant back to its source: it's some small hose I never knew existed! In fact, I could barely even see it, so I stuck my camera underneath next to the manifold (I think?) and pointed it upwards to take pictures of the leak. (see pictures)

So where does that little hose draw coolant to? How do I even get in there? Have any of you changed it? And most importantly, is it a dealer only item? Thanks in advance.

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09-07-2010, 04:37 PM	#1
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	Coolant leak The other day I noticed a small puddle of coolant under my car but I had to run to class, so I momentarily dismissed it. Later on, after driving and parking I looked under the car, no puddle. Went back several minutes later, no puddle, so I thought it was someone else who had left that puddle. Days later, there's the puddle again! I noticed I had lost coolant so I then knew for a fact it was me. So I decided to see where it was coming from; I assumed it was the lower hose but realized it was too far away from the hose, so I followed the dripping coolant back to its source: it's some small hose I never knew existed! In fact, I could barely even see it, so I stuck my camera underneath next to the manifold (I think?) and pointed it upwards to take pictures of the leak. (see pictures) So where does that little hose draw coolant to? How do I even get in there? Have any of you changed it? And most importantly, is it a dealer only item? Thanks in advance. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...1/IMG_7652.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...1/IMG_7654.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...1/IMG_7657.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...1/IMG_7664.jpg __________________ -1987 5 spd N/A with TEMS: low miles! All stock with the exception of electric fans and an '89 front bumper, Yokohama 225/50/16 with stock rims. It's a mess and in the garage. -1987 5 spd Turbo with TEMS: miss-matched tires, needs lots of work, but it runs! Project car. -1988 N/A auto targa: all stock except 18" rims with Falken 265/35/18 in rear and 225/35/18 in front; daily driver.