coolant leak but i dont know where

djones · 04-29-2008, 02:48 PM

im having to fill my resivoir up with coolant it seems every two weeks.
my engine never over heats the needle stays almost in the middle of hot and cold.
my car doesnt leak, while parked...it might while im driving i dont know.
im thinking that i could be a leak in the resiovoir but ive heard other possiblities...can anyone help...

oh and when i unscrew the cap to put more coolant in there is still some at the bottom, so its not completly drained.
thanks.

Archer1 · 04-29-2008, 03:25 PM

Well, my Chevy truck had the same issue and the leak was in the intake manifold area and the coolant was winding up in the oil pan! Not good... Cost a bunch of money to have it fixed because at that time it was my only wheels and I couldn't take the time off to fix it. I'd check that out soon before any serious damage occurs!

3.8LMustang · 04-29-2008, 03:28 PM

might be ur radiator man cuz i had that same problem, eveytime i fill u the res. it would come all out, i took it to a shop n sure enough the radiator was crack

99Stang · 04-29-2008, 05:14 PM

It doesnt seem like a big leak if you fill it every 2 weeks. Take a look at all the hoses, radiator, intake manifold and water pump. See if there are any water stains. If not you'll probabaly have to take it to a shop where they can pressurize the system.

01FR500 · 04-29-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99Stang

It doesnt seem like a big leak if you fill it every 2 weeks. Take a look at all the hoses, radiator, intake manifold and water pump. See if there are any water stains. If not you'll probabaly have to take it to a shop where they can pressurize the system.

Thats what I recommend. When I did the windstar swap on my v6 I ended up with a coolant leak. I juse pressurized the system and the leak showed up, plus a couple of other weak point. I just didn't tighten the clamps back down enought but you will be able to figure out where the leak is in your coolant system easy.

djones · 04-29-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archer1

Well, my Chevy truck had the same issue and the leak was in the intake manifold area and the coolant was winding up in the oil pan! Not good... Cost a bunch of money to have it fixed because at that time it was my only wheels and I couldn't take the time off to fix it. I'd check that out soon before any serious damage occurs!

i do have a crack in the intake manifold...its on the top. this is what is probably happening....i just need to take it in and have it checked out...thanks for all the help

04-29-2008, 02:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
djones Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	coolant leak but i dont know where im having to fill my resivoir up with coolant it seems every two weeks. my engine never over heats the needle stays almost in the middle of hot and cold. my car doesnt leak, while parked...it might while im driving i dont know. im thinking that i could be a leak in the resiovoir but ive heard other possiblities...can anyone help... oh and when i unscrew the cap to put more coolant in there is still some at the bottom, so its not completly drained. thanks.

04-29-2008, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Archer1 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 12	Well, my Chevy truck had the same issue and the leak was in the intake manifold area and the coolant was winding up in the oil pan! Not good... Cost a bunch of money to have it fixed because at that time it was my only wheels and I couldn't take the time off to fix it. I'd check that out soon before any serious damage occurs! __________________ 05 GT Premium, mostly stock for now...

04-29-2008, 03:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
3.8LMustang Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 486	might be ur radiator man cuz i had that same problem, eveytime i fill u the res. it would come all out, i took it to a shop n sure enough the radiator was crack __________________ 1996 Mustang 1/2" Intake Manifold Spacer, 180 Degree Thermostat, SCT XCalibrator 3 Mustang X3 Power Flash Tuner, Port and Polish Upper Intake Manifold, BBK Underdrive Pulley Kit, Aftermarket Cold Air Intake, 3" Exhaust Tips, PYPES Stainless 2.5" True Dual Converter Back, w/o Cats, Pypes Street Pro Mufflers, Screamin Demon Ignition Coil, 10mm Livewire Spark Plug Wires (Red)

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04-29-2008, 05:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
99Stang Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lynbrook, NY Posts: 45	It doesnt seem like a big leak if you fill it every 2 weeks. Take a look at all the hoses, radiator, intake manifold and water pump. See if there are any water stains. If not you'll probabaly have to take it to a shop where they can pressurize the system.