Coolant leaking :(
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 6
Hey guys. Have an 03 MC, and the last two days I noticed after I park, i have a puddle of coolant near the front passenger tire area. I didnt pay close enough attention to if it was directly under where you fill the coolant or not. Each time i checked it it was very low so i put a little more in. I can tell the car is hot and there's a little bit of a "burning" smell i guess after i drive for maybe 10-15 minutes.
I'm very much NOT a car guy, but I'm a real good do-er if someone can give me directions. Is there some easy stuff I can check to see where the leak may be coming from while under the hood?
I'm very much NOT a car guy, but I'm a real good do-er if someone can give me directions. Is there some easy stuff I can check to see where the leak may be coming from while under the hood?
Monte Of The Month -- August 2012
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 6,074
From: Seattle
As others have mentioned, pressure testing the system would aid in locating the leak. The coolant elbows are a common cause of leaks. If you want to check the water pump you can use an inspection mirror and light to see if there is a water escaping from the pump through the 'weep' hole. Look up under the front of the water pump housing after running the engine up to temperature. Make sure the engine is off and the keys out of the ignition before inspecting the pump.
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