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openwater · 04-28-2004, 11:49 AM

Foolishly let my '99s (~53k miles) coolant get an inch or so below the 'Min' level before topping up to full on Saturday. Historically I've had no problems with overheating or coolant loss, in fact no other work except clutch and tires...

Today while driving the red overheat warning light starts flashing, all the time the temperature remaining right at 180. (Outside temps have been 65 to 80 lately here in San Diego). Stop, check the reservoir and it's bone dry. Luckily carrying the extra coolant and water from Saturday so I fill as best able (~2 in below 'Min')and return home, less than a mile. Temp stays at 180, no flashing light.

Get into the driveway, stop and get under the right rear. Traced dripping coolant to just in front of the right rear tire, dropping off a low point about 2 inches inside the right edge from what appears to be a jacking point...

With engine off, 15 minutes later the resrvoir in empty again

Any thoughts?

Coolant looks 'fresh and clear' no other engine issues.

Thanks!

04-28-2004, 11:49 AM	#1
openwater Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 2	Coolant Loss Foolishly let my '99s (~53k miles) coolant get an inch or so below the 'Min' level before topping up to full on Saturday. Historically I've had no problems with overheating or coolant loss, in fact no other work except clutch and tires... Today while driving the red overheat warning light starts flashing, all the time the temperature remaining right at 180. (Outside temps have been 65 to 80 lately here in San Diego). Stop, check the reservoir and it's bone dry. Luckily carrying the extra coolant and water from Saturday so I fill as best able (~2 in below 'Min')and return home, less than a mile. Temp stays at 180, no flashing light. Get into the driveway, stop and get under the right rear. Traced dripping coolant to just in front of the right rear tire, dropping off a low point about 2 inches inside the right edge from what appears to be a jacking point... With engine off, 15 minutes later the resrvoir in empty again Any thoughts? Coolant looks 'fresh and clear' no other engine issues. Thanks!