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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: lookitsranday on November 05, 2011, 07:48:49 PM

Title: coolant where it shouldnt be possible heating issue?
Post by: lookitsranday on November 05, 2011, 07:48:49 PM

i got this leaking part here i have no clue what it is. maybe someone can help me.

(http://i43.tinypic.com/s0zb46.jpg)

Title: coolant where it shouldnt be possible heating issue?
Post by: glucklich21 on November 06, 2011, 05:37:22 AM

Looks like oil or a leak detection dye for the AC system. That's the drain for the AC evaporator.

Title: coolant where it shouldnt be possible heating issue?
Post by: lookitsranday on November 06, 2011, 08:59:57 AM

how would i go about fixing it?

Title: coolant where it shouldnt be possible heating issue?
Post by: monty23psk on November 06, 2011, 08:34:06 PM

If you have leaking coolant, you heater core might be lealing on to the evap, when then goes down the drain. Do you have to keep adding coolant to the car?

Title: coolant where it shouldnt be possible heating issue?
Post by: lookitsranday on November 07, 2011, 10:52:03 AM

well at this time im in the process of doing a coolant flush, so i couldnt tell you exactly. on tuesday is my day off from school i'll be able to give you guys more details and help me fix this issue!