[s-cars] Coolant leak

[Dan Slagle]

I believe that I have found the leak.  It appears to be the Engine
Coolant Shut-Off Valve, which is located on the left side of the Heater
Box.  Because of its location, it is really difficult to actually see
the leak.  I could only feel the coolant running down on the underside
of the hose.  It is in-line on one of the two hoses that lead to the
Heater Core and they travel parallel and close to each other.  I could
not feel any coolant above the Valve {i.e. between the valve and the
Heater Box}; therefore, I am assuming it is the Valve.  I have inspected
the hoses for cracks and they appear to be good.  Before, I order the
Valve, does anyone have BTDT with this scenario.  Thanks to all who have
replied.  I appreciate it very much.

Dan
95.5 S6
-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Calvin & Diana Craig
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2003 10:12 PM
To: The Gagnons; Dan Slagle; s-car-list e-mail
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Coolant leak

I second Jack's experience.  When mine went I thought it was a head
gasket.
Thank goodness it wasn't....just the fitting at the back of the head.
--Calvin


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[mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of The Gagnons
Sent: Friday, July 04, 2003 8:22 PM
To: Dan Slagle; s-car-list e-mail
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Coolant leak


Dan,

I have had intermitent leaks in both of my 92 S4's.  Both sprunk a leak
within a month of each other.  The leak was coming from a plastic
gooseneck
for the heater hose at the back of the head.  The leak was really hard
to
see becouse the head is hot and the coolant evaporates quickly.  I tried
resealing top no avail. replacement gooseneck was the answer, $30 or so.
Replacement is not too bad, one allen bolt and a big gush of coolant.

Hope you find the leak!

Jack



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[mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Dan Slagle
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Subject: [s-cars] Coolant leak


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Listeners:  Today, while changing my oil/flushing the engine I noticed
coolant leaking down over the transmission.  Prior to the leak
developing, I
had the car running at idle for about a 1/2 hour, with the temp. never
going
above normal.  After shutting down the engine and draining the oil, is
when
I noticed the coolant leaking, but I could not see exactly from where it
was
coming, somewhere around the firewall.  It leaked about 1 and 1/2 quarts
of
coolant and stopped.  I filled the crankcase and started the car,
leaving it
run until the temp went back to normal. I shut the engine off and
started
looking for the leak, but there was no leak anywhere.  I undercovered
the
compartment that houses the blower motor and saw that the drain hole at
the
bottom was wet, but that was it, i.e. no leak anywhere.  I even checked
the
interior for wet carpets, but all were dry.  The hoses were dry, as well
as
the other components. Started the engine and let it run for another 1/2
hour
still no leak.  The air co and heat both work.  Any BTDT or any ideas on
what caused this to happen and what could be leaking.  Thanks in
advance.

Dan
95.5 S6


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