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#1
07-20-2003, 03:57 PM
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coolant everywhere
I was driving the other day and my temperature gauge has never gone above the middle before but that day it was just a little above. I kept driving and all the sudden it skyrocketted. I got home and there was no coolant at all left. I filled it up and drove good for another week. Then it happened again. Now it happens every few days. When I park the car, coolant immediately starts leaking, steady drops if not a drizzle. Its coming from a strange spot though, right underneath the alternator. I cant get a good enough look at it so I was wondering if anyone knew where it might be coming from. I just need the car to run for another week or so, so im not too worried about it, but I would like for it to be in good enough condition to sell.
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07-20-2003, 03:58 PM
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water pump is right near where the alternator is. so im guessing the water pump is dead.
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07-20-2003, 04:04 PM
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that would cause coolant to go everywhere?
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#4
07-20-2003, 04:12 PM
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will a water pump from a 1.6 fit my 1.5? Cuz i have an Si engine just sitting in my garage with under 100k miles on it
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#5
07-20-2003, 05:15 PM
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yeah itll fit, but you are better off just buying a water pump. its not that costly considering you will get a lot more mileage outta it than that one in the other motor.
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#6
07-20-2003, 05:21 PM
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#7
07-20-2003, 05:22 PM
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yea, i would if I was keeping the car, but my ZC hatch will be up and running in a few days and im gonna stop driving this one.
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#8
07-20-2003, 07:14 PM
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I drove for a long time without a functioning water pump, or coolant for that matter. Although I limited my drives to 10min. It'll run strong for quite awhile, trust me.
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#9
07-20-2003, 08:04 PM
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I work almost 30 mins away though
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#10
07-20-2003, 10:11 PM
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It might not be the pump. The coolant pipe on the back of the block runs right there as well. I had to change mine because a small scratch had rusted over the years to form a hole. Jack it up to see if you can't get a better view. If that black pipe right under the intake manifold is wet, or discolored, thats your problem and they are a major pain in the ass to change, due to the slight U shaped bend in the middle and the lack of room.
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