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Old 07 Apr 2008, 10:35 pm
jim beam
 
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Default Re: coolant leak 1990 accord

vcciubot@gmail.com wrote:
> I've been adding coolant to the reservoir. And the radiator is always
> full to the top. Even when I leave it overnight.
> So I guess, it can't be the radiator, right?
>
> My problem is that I can't look underneath unless I bring it to a
> mechanic but I think there's no other way so that I shall do.
>
> thanks for you help
> vlad
>
>
> On Apr 7, 9:49 pm, motsco_ <mots...@interbaun.com> wrote:
>> Vlad Ciubotariu wrote:
>>> Hi all,
>>> My car leaks a little bit of coolant. It comes out somewhere under the
>>> engine. The radiator is full. I had a timing belt/ water pump change last
>>> year at the honda dealer.
>>> If the radiator is full, could it still be a leak in the radiator? I just
>>> hope it's not something expensive to fix. Could you give me some feedback?
>>> thanks,
>>> vlad

>> ==================
>>
>> Reservoir has to be full to MAX mark or engine will boil over a lot
>> since fans won't cut in due to AIR in system..
>> Reach underneath and wipe off everything with damp rag. Later, see
>> what's wet., Report back.
>>
>> 'Curly'

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as curly says, you need to identify the location. without that, we can
only guess. and if you just show up at a mechanic with an undefined
problem you could end up with an undefinably large bill to pay.
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