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Old 02-04-2009, 09:43 AM
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Pulled the car out of the garage this morning and discovered a flashing coolant light as I turned out of my driveway onto the street. Turned around and came back to the garage, stopping to check the floor to see if there were any coolant puddles. No such luck. From the looks of the dipstick, the missing coolant is in the crankcase.

The car started and ran as usual, so I think I'm looking at a cracked head, a head gasket failure, or a leak in the oil cooler.

67K miles, about 23K of which I've put on the car. I think at this point I'll drop the engine and begin the diagnosis and repair if possible or simply replace.
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Old 02-04-2009, 09:49 AM
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A cold chill just went down my spine. Here's hoping for the best...
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sorry to hear.... you sound very calm about it, tread on!
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GL,

Keep us posted. Would love to hear about your progress.
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Old 02-04-2009, 10:04 AM
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Awe man... sorry to hear it.
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Hope it turns out to be less severe, best of luck, and keep us up to date.
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Old 02-04-2009, 10:10 AM
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Old 02-04-2009, 10:27 AM
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Sorry to hear this, but hopefully you caught it early and it could just be a bad head gasket...Please keep us updated. GL & cheers...
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Old 02-04-2009, 10:39 AM
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Soory to hear about your car Doug! Hope the news you find is far from worst.
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OH CRAP!!!

Doug, as others have said, I hope it is "only" a head gasket. Let us know how you make out.
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That sux, sorry to hear.
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GL!
Your calmness is inspiring!
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That sux, sorry to hear.
Cory,

You got that engine back together yet? Don't make me have to drive 4.5 hours down to SA to kick you in the butt!!!
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Sorry to hear about your unfortunately news. Hoping that it's only a head gasket.

Keep us updated,
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