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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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My '99 Z28 has been leaking coolant for a week or two. Temp gauge is fine most of the time, but hovers above 210 sometimes. Leak has been gradual and I check the coolant level before I drive anywhere. The Low coolant light comes on every start, even after I fill and check the level and it's fine. Sometimes I find large puddles, sometimes it's fine. Today after driving maybe 5 min home, I stop the car and immediately heard something pouring. Get out of the car to see ALL the coolant leaked onto my garage floor (luckily onto cardboard). Any ideas what my problem might be?
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 12:34 AM
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where is it coming from? Probably need a new radiator.
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 01:16 AM
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Pressure test your cooling system...
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 01:46 AM
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need to know where it is leaking from to give an idea of what it is
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 05:12 AM
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First thing, if its coming from the radiator, check the rad drain petcock to be sure its closed tight
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