Re: [ST] Re: st-digest V2002 #706 -- Coolant Leak

["Big Riff" <big_riff@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Paul,

I noticed a small amount of coolant leakage last year.  Same as you, I 
couldn't find any coolant around the radiator itself.  It seems that it was 
actually coming from the reserve tank itself and the overflow tube from the 
reserve.  The tube ends right down at the back of the belly pan.   I had 
been keeping it topped up right at the MAX line and it seems enough would 
leak out to bring it just below that line and then it would stop.  Now I 
just leave it at that level and have no more leaks.  Also, the cap on the 
coolant tank is made of a pretty flimsy rubber and doesn't seal too well so 
I had a few drips out of there when it was topped up.

John in New Jersey
'01 BRG ST



>
>Hi all,
>I've noticed a small leak of coolant from my '01 ST with only 6,000 miles
>on the clock.  I haven't removed any plastic, yet, to determine the actual
>leak site but it appears to be dripping from the opening in the belly pan.
>If I shine a torch/flashlight down into the various openings from above, I
>can see that the radiator appears dry, as do the hoses and at least the
>front portion of the "floor" of the bellypan.  Anyone around had this, or
>similar, experience?  What can I expect?
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Paul,
>Omaha, Nebraska, USA
>
>
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