[s-cars] Re: [SOS-cars] Speaking of G-12 Coolant....

[Dave Burig]

Dan,
While you're changing the hoses connected to the coolant manifold, you
should also replace the hose that feeds the hard line that runs to he
turbocharger.  Mine let go about a week ago, right outside the dealer's
service bay door!  Don't do what my stealership did, however, and replace it
with stock NAPA coolant hose.  This is an Audi pn. hose, although I can't
provide the # to you at the moment.  It's some kind of reinforced stuff that
can tolerate the heat cycling that it's subject to down there, even though
it's on the cool side of the engine.  I've seen a coolant hose replacement
kit (through Blau I think) that I'm definitely going to do when I do my
timing belt.
Dave Burig
Columbus, Ohio
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Subject: [s-cars] Re: [SOS-cars] Speaking of G-12 Coolant....


Have you looked at the coolant manifold under the intake manifold. This is
an area that leaks and is difficult to spot . Get a small mirror and take a
look. If this is where the leak is, also have the small hose in the same
area changed as it requires the same dismantling. The intake manifold has to
be removed to do this install. Eurotech did mine.
HTH.
Tom Black.
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From: "Dan Bertram" <dbertram at mcloughlinpromotions.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 11:30 AM
Subject: [SOS-cars] Speaking of G-12 Coolant....


> Does the G-12 appear to be "thinner" than the G-11?  I had my coolant
> flushed and replaced a short while back when I had the water pump and
> thermostat replaced.  The "old" stuff was pink, so I can't assume the G-11
> was in there previously, but definitely G-12 now.
>
> I now seem to be leaking very minimally and can't seem to figure out
where?
> Can smell that "maple syrup" aroma once in a while when I get out of the
> car, but can't seem to find any spot that might be the culprit.  There is
a
> small build-up (maybe 10-20 drops worth) on the rear/middle of the belly
> pan.  It only started to happen as the cool weather came around too.
> Coolant temps are rock solid, even with spirited driving.
>
> Any thoughts?  Anyone else solve this mystery?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan 97 S6 - Toronto
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