[s-cars] Speaking of G-12 Coolant....

[Bob Rossato]

I sent a reply earlier today but I haven't seen it hit the list yet.  I'm
sure it'll show up in a day or two, so ignore it when it decides to pop up.
In any case, check your auxiliary coolant pump.  I had the same scenario
with a leak that only developed with the onset of cold weather.  It actually
started last winter, went away over the spring/summer and reappeared a few
weeks back.  I traced the leak to the seam in the plastic portion of the
pump.

Bob

> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Dan Bertram
> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 11:31 AM
> To: 's-car-list at audifans.com'
> Cc: 'SOS-cars at yahoogroups.com'
> Subject: [s-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