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Topic: How Often Should I be Adding Coolant???
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Ked
Esteemed Member Posts: 1940
From:Fayetteville, N.C., U.S.A
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 08-27-2000 09:46 PM
   
When I looked at the '94 the first time, I noticed that there was some coolant near the waterpump. I inquired about it, and the seller told me that she had just filled it up, and must have spilled a little bit. I had the engine running and could not see a leak of any kind. She also gave me paperwork where she had just had a new radiator installed. I've only had the car about a month now and yesterday I had to fill it up again. Does this sound right??? I sure can't find a leak anywhere. Opinions?? Advise???
Thanks!------------------
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Stewart
Esteemed Member Posts: 1826
From:Monterey, CA
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 08-27-2000 11:02 PM
You shouldn't have to be filling it up that often Ked. You need to have a pressure test done on the radiator.Also, check all of your hose couplings to make sure they are properly sealed. If they aren't, it may allow the coolant to slowly leak out. Another thing to check is your plastic overflow resevoir. It may have a small hole in it. Stewart ------------------
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71ragtop
Forum Kahuna Posts: 1102
From:Atlanta, GA
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-28-2000 01:33 AM
Ked,
Hate to say it, but the "must have spilled some" reason is very old. In fact, my neighbor just used that one the other day when he sold his Cadillac with the "little puddle" of oil. "Must've spilled it, just changed the oil..."You shouldn't have to add any coolant yet. I'd be looking for a slow leak somewhere. Happy hunting...if you don't find it before this weekend, I'll be happy to crawl under your hood and have a look  Mike IP: 38.30.8.126 |
Ked
Esteemed Member Posts: 1940
From:Fayetteville, N.C., U.S.A
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 08-28-2000 11:11 AM
YIKES!!!! That's kinda what I was afraid of. Looked for a leak before I bought it, could'nt find it. Last time I saw the coolant near the waterpump, looked like it was all dried up. Guess I'll have to take another look, once it stops raining, anyhow...... Hopefully it's just something lose where the new radiator was installed.IP: 207.4.28.160 |
mustangs68
Forum Kahuna Posts: 8144
From:Phoebus Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-29-2000 07:47 PM
Ked,
I don't think I have ever added any to mine since 1995...now I have had the fluid change and a flush every 2 years.LOL...I do check it 
sam IP: 209.240.220.216 |
71ragtop
Forum Kahuna Posts: 1102
From:Atlanta, GA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-08-2000 05:21 PM
Ked,
How goes the hunt for the coolant leak?
MikeIP: 38.30.8.5 |
Ked
Esteemed Member Posts: 1940
From:Fayetteville, N.C., U.S.A
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 09-08-2000 07:02 PM
Between Mom breaking her leg, the weather and the gathering I have'nt had a chance to look again. This weekend is free for all the necessary things I need to do such as that, and car washing and house cleaning!IP: 209.138.44.40 |
Stewart
Esteemed Member Posts: 1826
From:Monterey, CA
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 09-08-2000 10:19 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Ked:
This weekend is free for all the necessary things I need to do such as that, and car washing and house cleaning!
Ok...when can I expect ya? Noonish would work for me. You can start on the house, then take a break and move on to the car when the shadows are long and its...its...ummmm...you didn't mean my house, didya Ked? Shoot....dangit. Ya need to stop offering like that then!!  Stewart IP: 152.163.201.82 |
Ked
Esteemed Member Posts: 1940
From:Fayetteville, N.C., U.S.A
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 09-08-2000 10:41 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Stewart:
Shoot....dangit. Ya need to stop offering like that then!! Stewart
LOL!!! That's the best joke I've heard all day!!! Almost as funny as that Honda with the "IMFAST" plates at the Sheraton last weekend. ------------------
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1964 Fairlane Sedan,
constant project
1994 Taurus, the MommyMobile
'94 Mustang GT Convertible IP: 209.138.47.54 |
Stewart
Esteemed Member Posts: 1826
From:Monterey, CA
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 09-09-2000 12:14 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Ked:
LOL!!! That's the best joke I've heard all day!!!
:-)~~ THHHHFFFFFTTTTTTT!!! Tease! Stewart IP: 152.163.201.82 |
Ked
Esteemed Member Posts: 1940
From:Fayetteville, N.C., U.S.A
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 09-18-2000 01:23 PM
I found my leak this weekend. It was at the hose between the radiator and the water pump. I just tightened the clamp and hopefully that'll solve that little problem. IP: 207.4.28.160 |
Stewart
Esteemed Member Posts: 1826
From:Monterey, CA
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 09-18-2000 04:23 PM
Finally! Almost one month later!! Yeesh!  Seriously though, I'm glad it was something easy to fix Ked....I'm glad ya found it. Stewart IP: 152.163.201.46 |
Ked
Esteemed Member Posts: 1940
From:Fayetteville, N.C., U.S.A
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 09-18-2000 10:20 PM
Well, it mighta been found earlier if I'd put my glasses on............... IP: 209.138.46.41 |
Stewart
Esteemed Member Posts: 1826
From:Monterey, CA
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 09-19-2000 01:01 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Ked:
Well, it mighta been found earlier if I'd put my glasses on...............
Next time just feel with your hands! Stewart IP: 152.163.197.208 |
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