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Indolent · 12-07-2005, 02:38 PM

i leak coolant, i believe from hoses under the intake manifold, just wondering what you guys think about that stop leak stuff for the radiator, good/bad, that's all i wanna know

Jung918 · 12-07-2005, 02:54 PM

i doubt it will plug up a hole in the hose. Clean all the coolant in the engine bay and start the car. Then find where it is comming from.

Ritz S14 · 12-07-2005, 02:59 PM

That stuff will only clog up your radiator.

Indolent · 12-07-2005, 03:06 PM

thanks, all i wanted to know

Al_S14 · 12-07-2005, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ritz S14

That stuff will only clog up your radiator.

i 2nd that... plus i want to eventualy get over 3xx posts haha

BigVinnie · 12-07-2005, 06:22 PM

Stop leak is a really bad idea....
It can plug your heater core, radiator and even coolant passages.

You can use PVC tape to TEMPORARILY fix a leak in a coolant hose.
If you get a leak in the radiator, or heater core use crushed pepper it also a temporary fix.....

SRd240sx · 12-07-2005, 06:53 PM

i also don't recommend stop leak, my uncle uesd that on his beater and his heater stopped working 2 months later

ranisron · 12-07-2005, 07:50 PM

no means to thread jack. But my coolant leak is getting really annoying.

what could be sources of a coolant leak coming from the driver side engine bay, around the exhaust manifold area? Water pump is not leaking though, but it's really close to the... front sway bar area?

black s13 · 12-07-2005, 09:43 PM

there is no coolant near the sway bar, only the water pump, or from the radiator?

if the coolant is coming out of the top weep hole on the WP it can get thrown everywhere by the betls/fan, keep that in mind when trying to isolate the problem.

hunt down a coolant system pressurizer, it will do wonders in helping you find the leak (any mechanic will have one.)

ranisron · 12-08-2005, 09:19 AM

thx for the comment.

the coolant is not coming out from the top weep hole - the belt/fan accessories and such are dry. I will do some good check up once finals are over...

kandyflip445 · 12-08-2005, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by black s13

there is no coolant near the sway bar, only the water pump, or from the radiator?

if the coolant is coming out of the top weep hole on the WP it can get thrown everywhere by the betls/fan, keep that in mind when trying to isolate the problem.

hunt down a coolant system pressurizer, it will do wonders in helping you find the leak (any mechanic will have one.)

I believe Russ once pointed out there is a plug there used to fully flush out the coolant system. There are also freeze plugs and stuff around there on the block.

Stop Leak=RETARDED

12-07-2005, 02:38 PM	#1
Indolent Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So. Cal, Riverside Area Posts: 1,110 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	'Stop Leak' for those leaking coolant i leak coolant, i believe from hoses under the intake manifold, just wondering what you guys think about that stop leak stuff for the radiator, good/bad, that's all i wanna know

12-07-2005, 06:22 PM	#6
BigVinnie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Walnut Crizzle, Crackifornia Age: 45 Posts: 1,266 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: BigVinnie Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Stop leak is a really bad idea.... It can plug your heater core, radiator and even coolant passages. You can use PVC tape to TEMPORARILY fix a leak in a coolant hose. If you get a leak in the radiator, or heater core use crushed pepper it also a temporary fix..... __________________

12-07-2005, 07:50 PM	#8
ranisron Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 42 Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no means to thread jack. But my coolant leak is getting really annoying. what could be sources of a coolant leak coming from the driver side engine bay, around the exhaust manifold area? Water pump is not leaking though, but it's really close to the... front sway bar area? __________________ U13 and S13 zilvia members are friendly

12-08-2005, 09:19 AM	#10
ranisron Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 42 Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thx for the comment. the coolant is not coming out from the top weep hole - the belt/fan accessories and such are dry. I will do some good check up once finals are over... __________________ U13 and S13 zilvia members are friendly

12-07-2005, 02:54 PM	#2
Jung918 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA Posts: 3,203 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i doubt it will plug up a hole in the hose. Clean all the coolant in the engine bay and start the car. Then find where it is comming from.

12-07-2005, 02:59 PM	#3
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 42 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That stuff will only clog up your radiator.

12-07-2005, 03:06 PM	#4
Indolent Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So. Cal, Riverside Area Posts: 1,110 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	thanks, all i wanted to know

12-07-2005, 06:53 PM	#7
SRd240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 41 Posts: 178 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i also don't recommend stop leak, my uncle uesd that on his beater and his heater stopped working 2 months later

12-07-2005, 09:43 PM	#9
black s13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: C'ville VA Age: 38 Posts: 555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	there is no coolant near the sway bar, only the water pump, or from the radiator? if the coolant is coming out of the top weep hole on the WP it can get thrown everywhere by the betls/fan, keep that in mind when trying to isolate the problem. hunt down a coolant system pressurizer, it will do wonders in helping you find the leak (any mechanic will have one.)