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Randywhatson 10-04-2025 12:42 PM

Wrecked my 986
 
So my daughter hit that yellow curb at the gas station with the bumper. Hissing sound and dripping something that is not coolant. Brake fluid? Any ideas on how to fix? I'm taking the bumper off now

Marc_986 10-04-2025 02:15 PM

If it isn't coolant, likely it is AC gas / oil stuff.

Doesn't sound like wrecked though, damaged I guess?

Randywhatson 10-04-2025 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc_986 (Post 668734)
If it isn't coolant, likely it is AC gas / oil stuff.

Doesn't sound like wrecked though, damaged I guess?

I'm being a bit dramatic. But yeah... damaged. Is replacing the passenger side radiator difficult? Expensive? Any good videos on how to fix? Where can I buy new parts?

pilot4fn 10-04-2025 08:20 PM

'Hissing' sound could well be A/C leak. Both front corners of the car has A/C evaporator radiators at the front of the actual coolant radiators.
If the A/C is leaking, the fluid you'll see should be green color and oily.

997_986 10-05-2025 02:31 AM

A/C condensator is not expensive and easy to fix, but you need equipment to evacuate and refill the system (R134a + oil) and add the lost PAG-oil.
I would recommend exchanging the condenser by yourself and bring it to a reputable shop to do the rest. Inform them about what you did to make them calculate and top up the oil.
Use that chance to give the condensors and radiators a good clean and put some mesh to your openings in the bumber.

Edit: PAG 46

Qingdao 10-07-2025 10:47 AM

If it was me I'd replace the radiator as well. The condenser mounts to the radiator directly so any blunt damage that caused the condenser to crack probably caused the mounting pins on the radiator to get damaged as well.

Just my $.02.

997_986 10-08-2025 08:57 PM

That's a good hint, but in this case the entire cooling system should first be pressurised slightly to detect any leaks, e.g. Hazet 4800-5A works very well for this.

Pringle86 10-10-2025 10:59 AM

If it is hissing and leaking but not coolant, it might be power steering fluid. Check the reservoir to be sure. Also, look at the AC condenser and lines behind the bumper since they can get damaged easily. Good idea to take the bumper off carefully and check everything.


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