2007-06-28 09:01:47 · 7 answers · asked by tucks1617 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Pontiac
Carefully look for the source of the leak. I have heard of hoses leaking, but I've never been so lucky myself.
I have seen:
1. A leaky radiator. This can happen on older cars, especially where the antifreeze isn't changed regularly. The inside of the radiator can rust away, resulting in pits and eventually small holes. There are products to patch this, but if you plan to keep the car, you'll need a new radiator.
2. A leaky heater core. You'll notice the leak up by the firewall, or sometimes even inside the car under the dashboard on the passenger side. Very similar to a rusty radiator, the core has to be replaced. This is a bear to get at for some cars.
3. A worn out water pump. The water pump spins against a bearing which wears over time. When the bearing wears out, the seal that holds the radiator fluid inside the pump is broken and the fluid seeps out through a small hole in the housing. The leak is actually intended to warn you of an impending bearing failure which would strand you. If this is the problem, you'll need a new water pump.
With the age on your car, I would bet #3 if you haven't already replaced your water pump.
2007-06-28 10:08:17 · answer #1 · answered by Otto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You either have a hole in the radiator, a leaky gasket, or your water pump is getting ready to go. Go to the auto parts store and by some of that stuff that you sprinkle in the radiator as this is the cheapest "fix-it" and it works really good, so I'd try that first. If it still leaks after that, chances are it's the valve gasket or your water pump. Gasket's are cheap, it's just finding someone to put it in for you, or else paying a fortune at an auto body shop. Water pumps are a bit pricey. Try the "stop leak" stuff first!! Hope this helps - good luck!
PS - If it's your heater core, usually it will leak out on the passenger side floor of your car!!
2007-06-28 18:51:30 · answer #2 · answered by AGT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have a small problem or a large problem or a combination of the above. Coolant leaks are generally from hoses that have gone bad but they may be just a loose clamp. Worst case is a hole in the radiator. Can you tell where the leak is?
2007-06-28 16:38:44 · answer #3 · answered by Bullfrog_53 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to determine where the leak is coming from. The radiator? Engine block? Heater core? Or just a hose? Stop driving the car until you have it diagnosed or you could end up losing an engine.
2007-06-28 18:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by gailforce_wind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with this little info its hard to say but if theres no leaking seen under the car or at the fire wall there is a good chance that u have a leak in the head gasket check ur oil 4 antifreeze contamination if its ok run ur car at idle and see if any coolent is comeing out the tail pipe hope this helps and good luck
2007-06-30 13:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by drvshaftdrew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a 4 cylinder, they are notorious for leaking head gaskets
2007-06-29 16:31:25 · answer #6 · answered by Mark G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on where you see the drips. coolant will find its way out through several different areas, just give me a clue where you see it.......
2007-07-01 01:42:39 · answer #7 · answered by mdk68gto, ase certified m tech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋