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Kenny Boxster · 12-10-2012, 09:27 AM

Appreciate the input, thstone. That's what it should come down to more or less. I will keep the thread updated.

DFW02S · 12-10-2012, 09:56 AM

It may help if you jack up the back of the car with the coolant cap valve open.
That way any air bubbles would have a chance at rising to the back and possible making the leak more apparent wherever it is.

Eric G · 12-10-2012, 10:17 AM

Look on the edges where the sides connect to the main core. Mine was cracked along that and was difficult to find.

Also, the UView Airlift Cooling Leak Check and Flush system is the best 100 bones you will spend. This is what Pedro suggests in his DIY notes, so I went and ordered it. You can refill your whole car in less then 10 minutes without fear of having bubbles anywhere in the system. Here is a link to it my friend: Amazon.com: UView 550000 Airlift Cooling System Leak Checker and Airlock Purge Tool Kit: Automotive

Kenny Boxster · 12-10-2012, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric G

Look on the edges where the sides connect to the main core. Mine was cracked along that and was difficult to find.

Also, the UView Airlift Cooling Leak Check and Flush system is the best 100 bones you will spend. This is what Pedro suggests in his DIY notes, so I went and ordered it. You can refill your whole car in less then 10 minutes without fear of having bubbles anywhere in the system. Here is a link to it my friend: Amazon.com: UView 550000 Airlift Cooling System Leak Checker and Airlock Purge Tool Kit: Automotive

Spent an hour and then found the cracks before you posted. Wish I saw your post before I went to the car- indeed they are on the plastic side. Thanks for the link, just placed an order.

Flavor 987S · 12-10-2012, 11:58 AM

Time to call Sunset for OEM factory parts and 2-3 gallons coolant (plus 2-3 gallons distilled water from the grocery store)- 503-641-8600. Ask for Phil Coy. Great guy.

BoxsterSteve · 12-10-2012, 01:22 PM

Kenny,
Sorry to hear. Must have scared the stuffing out of you!
It looks like you have your repairs all sorted out.
By the looks of things, you should be back on the road (literally) in short order.