08-23-2008, 10:47 AM
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OMG What just happened?
I got coolant from Porsche themselves, to whom I specified my car and model and year. I used the coolant today to fill the tank, and I had to go to a meeting after that so I went there. On the way back just as I stopped in my garage there was a big crackling noise that lasted about a minute and I stopped the engine. After this there was a small amount of liquid that poured out of the car, it doesn't feel like oil, its much more watery.
I hope this isn't catastrophic, I hope its not the engine giving out, what should I do? It's Saturday so no body shop is open.
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08-23-2008, 11:51 AM
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Where on the car did the liquid come from?
Is the temp gauge still reading normal cooing level?
Maybe the system burped itself and let out a little overflow?
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08-23-2008, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by kabel
Where on the car did the liquid come from?
Is the temp gauge still reading normal cooing level?
Maybe the system burped itself and let out a little overflow?
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The liquid is right under the engine on the right side, right under where you put in the oil and coolant.
I just started the car up and let it run a little bit, engine heat is still normal. I'm hoping it was just a little overflow, as I did just put in coolant.
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08-23-2008, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Lordblood
The liquid is right under the engine on the right side, right under where you put in the oil and coolant.
I just started the car up and let it run a little bit, engine heat is still normal. I'm hoping it was just a little overflow, as I did just put in coolant.
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Overflow or cracked coolant tank, which is very common in the Box.
Either way, you should be fine till Monday.
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08-23-2008, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Brucelee
Overflow or cracked coolant tank, which is very common in the Box.
Either way, you should be fine till Monday.
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If the coolant tank is cracked, shouldn't more fluids be running down it? Its been running and sitting for over an hour now, and no extra fluids have been lost.
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08-23-2008, 12:38 PM
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What level is the coolant now?
A good way to check the tank is to lift the carpet in the rear trunk on the right side.
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08-23-2008, 06:54 PM
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I am planning to bleed the engine tomorrow morning, when I have some sunlight to see. Until then is it ok to drive the car? I need to go get some soup as I've had a terrible headache and fever (made this coolant thing worse on me, I freaked out).
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08-23-2008, 07:59 PM
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If you get a coolant light, or the coolant is dripping don't drive it. But if not, I wouldn't worry about driving it. The car sounds fine.
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