[s-cars] leaking coolant

[Tom Black]

Kevin, Take a look at a short (6" - 7" long) hose 3/4" OD that hides under
and to the front of the intake manifold. It took several weeks of looking
for the leak until one day it let go and steam everywhere. It is a real
bastard to work on but doable. My hose literally colllapsed when I was
removing it. The dealer actually donated me the replacement - probably worth
$0.90/foot.
HTH.
Tom
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Campbell" <kevin.campbell at autodesk.com>
To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 6:12 PM
Subject: [s-cars] leaking coolant


S-car Gruppies,



I sustained a coolant leak sometime yesterday and have yet to track it down.
The coolant leak indicator clued me into it.  I only need drive several
miles before it comes on.  When I go to check the coolant tank it is always
about ¾ empty (I imagine this is where the sensor is.)  Then I refill.



Anyway, I see no detectable leak under the car.  Should I check for the leak
while the car is hot and running?  Are there any common leak areas like the
coolant bottle or the hoses running to the bottle?  I don't have a
compression tester either.  I need to go to Tahoe tomorrow.  I don't want to
fill the trunk with bottles of anti-freeze for the trip (I've convinced my
wife I drive a "fine" automobile).



Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.



Kevin

94 S4

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