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Re: Mystery coolant loss
Posted by VictorVector (more from VictorVector) on Tue, 19 Aug 2003 12:23:16
In Reply to: Re: Mystery coolant loss, Dean, Tue, 19 Aug 2003 06:57:11
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Upon further inspection I found the entire system is spring clamps. Must have been confused as I was recently working on my 9000. After bringing the engine up to operating temperature this morning it dawned on me that I recently entrusted an indy to flush the cooling system as part of the 60k service. The hose was removed by the thermostat as part of this procedure and the clamp was placed closer to the edge of the casting than I think is proper. Still no evidence of a leak, but I reseated the clamp a little closer in and topped off the coolant. Hoping this may be the offending breach in the system, I'll keep an eye on things for a while.
For some reason I don't have tons of confidence in those spring clamps. Partly because I can't apply the Kung Fu grip I normally do when I look things over every month or so. There is something very satisfying about turning the screw a "little" on each clamp even when there is no need.
You bring up good point, Dean, about the spring clamps following the rubber as temps and pressure change. Still, I can't apply a tool to this part of the car and, aw shit, I'm gonna have to see my therapist about this!
Thanks everyone for bringing up some very good options.
Doug P '99 9-3 58k (currently in coolant limbo)
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