Bruce Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 There are 2 places losing water but I don't have budget to replace it now. What might be the fixing solution? Thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Where is the hose clamp around the upper radiator hose? It's strange that the sticker on your radiator cap is peeling off. Inspect the radiator cap according to this TSB, if it is faulty, replace it. As far as I know, the only way to permanently stop the leaks in a plastic tank portion is to replace the radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfounder Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 The clamp is there. You can repair some types of plastic by using a chemical (Dichloromethane) that melts it. Later, it will harden and solidify. I would suggest NOT wasting time with epoxy or plastic steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Ah, the clamp is indeed there. Its color is very similar to the surrounding hose so I missed it at first glance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 You can try to caulk some sealant around it if you can't get any plastic repair chemicals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Thanks to all replies. My car runs about 3000km per year and last time I check water was half year ago. This morning the tank was near empty maybe, added 1.5L water. I will look for plastic repair chemicals, thanks again for all the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) What kind of water do you use? Do you mix coolant with it? I hope it's distilled water. Edited March 17, 2012 by Tungsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 ahhhh....nope just water I drink....will get any trouble from that? What kind of water do you use? Do you mix coolant with it? I hope it's distilled water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Probably. Normal water has minerals in it which can react with the coolant. I don't know about the drinking water in Taiwan, but here, it's so 'hard' that it makes crusty build-up on sink taps. Not something you want in your engine or your rad! A full flush and new coolant/distilled water probably wouldn't save the radiator, but would be much better for the engine internals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Hard mineral deposits can accumulate everywhere. They will probably clog and break the rad first before going into the engine but who knows. Luckily, engine coolant has mineral deposit inhibitors. You should do a full engine flush with proper coolant and replace the radiator when you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 What is the capacity of coolant? I'm going to do full flush in garage. Where is the scupper? Have to remove this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 The total capacity of the cooling system is 9.75 quarts including the overflow reservoir. If you are referring to the drain plug, that skid plate needs to be removed to access it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOT Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Just pull the lower rad hose to save time, and run a garden hose thru the cap opening/upper hose to flush the rad a bit. I personally wouldnt waste time or money on a cooling system that is leaking though. That rad needs replacing and can be replaced for $100. Use distilled water only, never tap water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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