FW: [s-cars] Grrr. Coolant loss!

[Dan Slagle]

Richard:  Have you checked around the Heater Box on the Firewall?  I
just replaced my Heater Control Valve, which is located on the Left Side
of the Heater Box.  I first noticed it leaking down over the
transmission, but it would not leak all the time.  In addition to the
Valve there are also 2 hoses and about six clamps in the same location
that could also be leaking.  It is worth a check.  You will need to
remove the wipers and two covers to access the area, i.e. about a 1/2
hour job.

HTH
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 Richard Kurtzer
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 9:54 AM
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: [s-cars] Grrr. Coolant loss!

OK guys, I'm trying to figure out where my coolant is
going. It'll drink an inch out of the resirvoir tank
in about 700 miles. So far, I've found no coolant in
the oil, and the spark plugs all look good. The timing
belt and water pump were replaced by me at 120k miles,
car now has 129k. The coolant loss problem started a
couple thousand miles ago. I hope its just some stupid
hose clamp, but there's no puddle or drip under the
car, it only happens while driving. I'm going insane,
anyone have suggestions? The car runs fine, put new
plugs and caps in last night. Pulls like a raped ape
on crack :)

Richard Kurtzer
1993 S4, 129k miles

Mods:
Autosport Werks Stage 1+ software with VMAP
H&R 29921 (V8Q) Springs
Bilstein Sport dampers
Clear Corners :)
17x8" BBS RK wheels
255/40 17" Yokohama AVS dB tires
Stebro midpipe-back exhaust
2Bennett silicone crossover to intercooler hose
20% Window Tint :)

And a kickin' Sound system:
*Alpine 60x4 Head Unit
*Alpine CD changer with MP3
*Infinity Kappa speakers
*JL Audio 12" Subwoofer
*Kenwood subwoofer amp

Thank you for any suggestions guys


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