[s-cars] coolant leak

[mike schowengerdt]

it's not the after-run temp switch (that's a sealed brass housing i have never seen leak)
most likely it is the small diameter connector hose from the turbo coolant pipe........the original is a machine crimp connection to the banjo fitting and a clamp conection to the pipe...the crimp connection can be cut  off and a new piece of hose installed with clamps at both ends........use the best quality hose possible and it will last many years without special ordering an expensive dealer hose.............also use high quality clamps like trhe wrap-around fuel injection hose clamps.......it is in a position of  limited accessability as you  have correctly noted

HTH........good luck......................m




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From: Martin Baggenstos <martin.baggenstos at gmail.com>
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Sent: Fri, July 2, 2010 10:17:37 PM
Subject: [s-cars] coolant leak

Hello everyone,

  I am hoping someone may be able to give me a solution to my coolant
leaking problem. My coolant almost completely ran out while I was driving
and when inspecting for the leak, coolant is dripping from right underneath
the after run switch. I am not sure if it is coming from where the after run
switch is connected to the coolant manifold or from the rubber hose which
runs below it. Which would be more likely. I am going to try and inspect
more in the morning, but if it is the rubber hose, where can I find a
replacement and is it difficult to replace as it is tucked in pretty good
under all the other lines. If it is the after run switch where should I look
for a replacement. Thanks.

Martin
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