NOH20

Pulled the car from storage this morning and noticed a leak from the front left radiator?? Please see attached picture. I wiped it down before taking the photo. The liquid seems thicker than what coolant would be and has an oil feel to it. My car has been stored since November in the garage (2001 TT 17,000 miles). No heat in the garage but it never gets below 35 degrees. Any ideas? I'm concerned about driving the car to the dealer if it is the radiator so, I'm thinking about having it put on a flat bed. On a side note, my left front A/C condenser does in fact have a leak and needs to be replaced. Where is the A/C compressor located?? Could that be the culprit?

Thanks, Brad

Kevin

Brad, this is very common.

I have replaced my RIGHT side A/C condensor AND radiator.

Are you still running the GREEN coolant? This was changed in the 2002 model year. I would be looking at all your radiators and doing a major coolant flush and updating the coolant to Genuine Porsche...

NOH20

Only had the car for a year. Never flushed the coolant. Concerned about driving the car to the dealer. I don't want the leak to worsen before I get there. Good news I'm only 20 miles from my dealer. Take the risk or flatbed? Not sure what to do.

Renn 951

If you aren't finding coolant pooling on the ground it's probably a slow leak and you proably would be OK driving to the dealer. Start the car, warm it up and drive around your neighborhood for a bit and check it before heading off to the dealer. Good luck!

NOH20

It's the dye coming from the left front A/C condenser which has a pin hole in it. I put a black light on the liquid and it glows. Off to the dealer tomorrow. Thanks!