Coolant loss + coolant smell front radiator vent
10-28-2014, 08:48 PM
#46
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If you're boiling over you've got a problem.I've driven Paris to Dakkar and it was probably 140 f eome days and our 59 never got over 210.You are going to cook your motor.T-stat,water pump,restriction???Open your radiator at temp and see if water is flowing.These motors are beau coup expensive!!
These radiators are sealed how do I open one??
10-28-2014, 08:59 PM
#47
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If it was me I try repressurising the system again. Coolant level does drop if there are air bubbles in the system and temps go up as well. I go that route before tearing everything up. I change the thermostat to. Mike
10-28-2014, 09:24 PM
#49
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You will make a mess and introduce more air to the system. I would not touch this. I think your car is fine. If you do not smell coolant, you are not seeing further drops, and your temps are normal, move on. Bring it to Alex if you have concerns!
10-31-2014, 02:06 PM
#51
[QUOTE=audipwr1;11760165]Thanks Spyrex - you the man.
I am leaving this and will just keep eye on temp gauge / water level to make sure nothing funky happens.[/QUOTE
Sounds like a good idea.If you don't have overheat,fluid loss,etc If it was mine,I'd do exactly that.If You do have an issue and can't find a leak,I'd chedk the thermostat.It's 2 bolts and a couple of sensor plugs.It ain't brain surgery but you will lose coolant down to that level if you don't drain it first.We use restrictor washers instead of t-stats in everything from top fuel dragsters to my wife,s SUV.They are failsafe! SUMMIT,JEGS,ANY speed shop. Good luck,man.I'm about to embark on my nationwide tour in my new to me 06 Ford GT.11,600 miles on it and I've gotta change the water pump.I think I jinxed it by participating un this.I hope you have great luck with the Porsche....HAPPY HALLOWEEN
I am leaving this and will just keep eye on temp gauge / water level to make sure nothing funky happens.[/QUOTE
Sounds like a good idea.If you don't have overheat,fluid loss,etc If it was mine,I'd do exactly that.If You do have an issue and can't find a leak,I'd chedk the thermostat.It's 2 bolts and a couple of sensor plugs.It ain't brain surgery but you will lose coolant down to that level if you don't drain it first.We use restrictor washers instead of t-stats in everything from top fuel dragsters to my wife,s SUV.They are failsafe! SUMMIT,JEGS,ANY speed shop. Good luck,man.I'm about to embark on my nationwide tour in my new to me 06 Ford GT.11,600 miles on it and I've gotta change the water pump.I think I jinxed it by participating un this.I hope you have great luck with the Porsche....HAPPY HALLOWEEN