Mysterious coolant leak

[machone]

Any resolution to this? My '99 has the exact same symptoms, looking for any clues on what to try.

Thanks,
-Michael

[Keith Newby]

I just purchased another coolant cap and it's been updated once again with the number ending in 04. The dealer had both an 03 and 04 from which to choose. As a preventative measure I replaced the original cap ending in 00 with an 02 which, after 6-months, failed leaving a nice stream of coolant behind the right rear wheel. Let's see how the new cap fairs. The original cap never failed and I'm using it as a backup.

[sb01box]

Originally Posted by Keith Newby

I just purchased another coolant cap and it's been updated once again with the number ending in 04. The dealer had both an 03 and 04 from which to choose. As a preventative measure I replaced the original cap ending in 00 with an 02 which, after 6-months, failed leaving a nice stream of coolant behind the right rear wheel. Let's see how the new cap fairs. The original cap never failed and I'm using it as a backup.

coolant leak started today on my 01. the level is right at the max limit after 15 miles of drive. coolant spots are just by the splash guard and pretty much center of the rear wheel over the half shaft. i did smell light coolant order when the car was in the garage two day ago, but no spots on the floor.
I've two question - hope I'm not highjacking this thread.
1) if the cap is bad, can the coolant be found under the plastic plate by the cap? and 2) what is the path of the coolant to the overflow hose
thanks in advance.