when i pored water in it,it ran right back out on the ground.Where might the hole be and how do i fix it so i can get it to the mechanic?
2006-07-06 04:00:57 · 12 answers · asked by emily o 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
What bentworth78 said but do both. Foil first and you are set to go some miles.
If you are planning to keep the car for more than a year consider a 'new' second hand one instead of a repair. Once they start leaking they spring a hole every month or so.
2006-07-06 04:05:40 · answer #1 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure you can, or at least you can determine that you can't.
Check all of the connections for a tight fit, and all of the hoses for cracks and cuts.
Fill up the coolant resevoir and let the car sit over night. Did anything leak out? Start up the car and let the engine run while the hood is up. Does any fluid spurt out? Is it leaking anywhere?
Next, you can use a can of stop-leak to try to plug any small holes.
If all else fails, take it into the shop, explain what you have done and what the problem is, and they will either fix it or replace it.
2006-07-06 04:10:38 · answer #2 · answered by Curious1usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can be very bad. If it is not pouring smoke out of the exhaust depending on how far you have to go you might be able to drive it their. I would tow the car if you want to save it though. I think some auto parts stores have sealant that will patch the hole temporarily. Also it could just be a broken hose or a hose that has disconnected. Need to look around before doing anything unless you are going to take it yourself
2006-07-06 04:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this sounds ridiculous but, you can actually put in about a tablespoon of pepper and if the leak is small that will plug it temporarily. If you have a large leak, nothing will seal it. DO NOT drive your car if it is leaking, you will overheat the engine and that will be $$$$...
2006-07-06 04:04:15 · answer #4 · answered by Jt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you didnt say where it was leaking from is it the middle or by the edge or around the hose area if it is a newer car i suggest have it towed as it may have aluminum heads or engine and if it overheats to bad it can cost 1000s of dollars to fix.
2006-07-06 04:12:06 · answer #5 · answered by turkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is puring out as fast as you put it in forget it.You would have to tow it to a mechanic.
If a slow leak go for it.
I have used what is called liquid glass before and that was cool.You pour a jar of that in and a tsp. of pepper(don't ask me why that is what I was told) and it sealed up.
2006-07-06 04:04:56 · answer #6 · answered by cmeand3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe one of you hose's came lose and fell off, push it back on and tighten the clamp, unless you lost it, goto canadian tire and buy a replacement clamp, other wise you may have a hold in your rad.. meaning you will need to buy a new one, if you don't live far from a garage you can drive their... just watch your engine tempature... and drive with the heat on full in you car
2006-07-06 04:05:53 · answer #7 · answered by Jonathan N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some aluminum seal or Bar's Leak, they sell it at your local auto parts, You just pour this stuff in at it will stop your leaks
2006-07-06 04:02:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some stop leak in it and then fill it, take it to a radiator specialist.
2006-07-06 04:04:10 · answer #9 · answered by ndi2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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WAIT - before you put stuff in your radiator.
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Check exactly where the water is coming out.
It could be a drain plug has fallen off (a round hole at the bottom) or a rubber hose clip has come loose (as Jonathan says), or there is a split in the rubber.
DO NOT drive the car until this is fixed as your engine will overheat and likely seize.
2006-07-06 04:32:42 · answer #10 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋