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Old 05-08-2013, 02:30 PM   #1
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So does that mean the whole hose is just sitting there in the frunk? Or is the hose actually running from the tank up to the frunk? Neither makes sense, but if it's disconnected from the tank, you'll definitely want to get it reconnected so any overflowing coolant doesn't just drain out into the trunk, engine bay, or cabin, and instead goes down by the right rear wheel like it's supposed to.
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So does that mean the whole hose is just sitting there in the frunk? Or is the hose actually running from the tank up to the frunk? Neither makes sense, but if it's disconnected from the tank, you'll definitely want to get it reconnected so any overflowing coolant doesn't just drain out into the trunk, engine bay, or cabin, and instead goes down by the right rear wheel like it's supposed to.
I'm as puzzled as you are.
What is the best access to the point where the overflow of the coolant tank is located? Just to check is there is a hose connected there.
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The overflow tube attaches to the engine bay side of the coolant tank manifold and hangs down. There should be a couple of clips securing it to another line to hold it in place, although the clips may be gone. You'll need to get under the car by the right rear wheel and peer up with a flashlight to see if it is there.
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The overflow tube attaches to the engine bay side of the coolant tank manifold and hangs down. There should be a couple of clips securing it to another line to hold it in place, although the clips may be gone. You'll need to get under the car by the right rear wheel and peer up with a flashlight to see if it is there.
Thanks! Jacking up th e car again. Tempted to get a car lift.
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Old 05-11-2013, 04:20 AM   #5
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When you over flow the gas on fillups…have you noticed the smell in your frunk?

It could be a gas overflow line - just a guess but it would be worth pouring a little gas down there and MAKING SURE it is not a fuel line. My $.02 - remember you got what you paid for!
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