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Old 07-20-2014, 11:00 AM   #1
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Condensation in Trunk

I keep finding condensation in my trunk, above the oil/coolant fill.

- I replaced the expansion tank when doing the IMS in April

- I replaced the coolant cap last year. I tried the old one, same problem. I bought another new one last week. All three have yielded no fix.

A brand-new bleeder leaking?

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Old 07-20-2014, 01:20 PM   #2
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Same thing happened to me. Turned out to be the bleeder valve o-rings...

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/50178-small-coolant-leak-overflow-tube.html
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Old 07-20-2014, 01:48 PM   #3
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[QUOTE=ATX_Boxster;410761]Same thing happened to me. Turned out to be the bleeder valve o-rings...

+1 One of my o-rings was not fully seated and crimped. Easy fix but take your time.
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Old 07-21-2014, 06:20 AM   #4
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Wondering if this is a determining factor:

I replaced the plastic shield that covers the bleeder but lets the coolant and oil fill pipes protrude. I'd left this off ever since I started replacing coolant caps and trying to make this problem stop. There was condensation on the bottom of the shield. I guess this wouldn't happen if it was the cap?
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Old 07-26-2014, 10:01 AM   #5
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I stuck my ear down to the top of the tank after I shut the car off today, I can definitely hear hissing from the bleeder valve. Why can't they install their OWN components properly - sheesh!

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