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MrSmith · 03-09-06, 10:04 PM

what is happening when coolant is coming from the container?

I got to a destination and turned it off. coolant started leaking on the ground. Under the hood it was coming from the resivour <---spelling

not alot just about enough to notice.

what does it all mean.

1990 Ls 4door automatic

5speed · 03-09-06, 11:19 PM

Maybe the plastic is cracked.

MrSmith · 03-10-06, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 5speed

Maybe the plastic is cracked.

good thought. I'll chack that out.

could be because when its returning thats when it fills back up right? giving it a reason to go through a crack. I'll check that out.

5speed · 03-10-06, 12:40 PM

It's a pressurized system, so if you have a crack, seam, etc., there is the potential.

Slartibartfast · 03-10-06, 02:26 PM

Coolant leaking from the top of the reservoir after reaching operating temperature would indicate either the system is overfilled or there is a leaking head gasket allowing exhaust gas into the coolant passages.

Considering the age of our cars, I'd be more inclined to think cracked plastic.

MrSmith · 03-10-06, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Coolant leaking from the top of the reservoir after reaching operating temperature would indicate either the system is overfilled or there is a leaking head gasket allowing exhaust gas into the coolant passages.

Considering the age of our cars, I'd be more inclined to think cracked plastic.

thats scary

Jaseem · 03-18-06, 09:14 AM

I totally agree with Slartibartfast .

MrSmith · 05-07-06, 07:57 PM

nothing leaking in the oil. nothing leaking on the ground , just comming out of the container. replaced the container and another thermostate today. so far nothing coming out. I hope it was just a faulty container or a faulty Thermo.

5speed · 06-04-06, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSmith

nothing leaking in the oil. nothing leaking on the ground , just comming out of the container. replaced the container and another thermostate today. so far nothing coming out. I hope it was just a faulty container or a faulty Thermo.

MrSmith;
You jinxed me!!! Now I have the same problem!!! Lol... I'm going to replace my coolant bottle too. My problem is similar to yours. I drive the car, reach operating temperature, turn it off....coolant leak. I've been taking my time with this, but it starting to get hot out here in SoCAL..
How's MrWesson?....

MrSmith · 06-05-06, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 5speed

MrSmith;
You jinxed me!!! Now I have the same problem!!! Lol... I'm going to replace my coolant bottle too. My problem is similar to yours. I drive the car, reach operating temperature, turn it off....coolant leak. I've been taking my time with this, but it starting to get hot out here in SoCAL..
How's MrWesson?....

MrWessons Fine.

I got my bottle from the pull apart place here in Atl for 5.00 and the thermo for 9.00. it was just that cheap and I havent had a leak sence. I took the bottle off of a coupe and cleaned it real good. im glad i have no more leaks.

5speed · 06-05-06, 09:57 PM

I notice if the car has the info system, the bottle is different. The bottle for cars with the info system have a wider mouth to allow the sensor apparatus to fit.
Are you friendly with Misters Colt, Baretta and Ruger?

MrSmith · 06-06-06, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 5speed

I notice if the car has the info system, the bottle is different. The bottle for cars with the info system have a wider mouth to allow the sensor apparatus to fit.
Are you friendly with Misters Colt, Baretta and Ruger?

I could be, but I cant say that Ive met them as of yet.

Mine has the info system also. I have the LS as I believe you do?

5speed · 06-07-06, 03:48 AM

No, I actually have an '88L 5 speed coupe. In '88, the L coupes have the info system. I think that was the case for the '87s, too.

MrSmith · 06-07-06, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 5speed

No, I actually have an '88L 5 speed coupe. In '88, the L coupes have the info system. I think that was the case for the '87s, too.

Oh yeah. i forgot about that.

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MrSmith 90' Acura Legend LS Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Riverdale, Ga Posts: 279	coolant leaking what is happening when coolant is coming from the container? I got to a destination and turned it off. coolant started leaking on the ground. Under the hood it was coming from the resivour <---spelling not alot just about enough to notice. what does it all mean. 1990 Ls 4door automatic

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Slartibartfast Bitter Old Man Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: La Porte, Texas Age: 51 Posts: 64	Coolant leaking from the top of the reservoir after reaching operating temperature would indicate either the system is overfilled or there is a leaking head gasket allowing exhaust gas into the coolant passages. Considering the age of our cars, I'd be more inclined to think cracked plastic. __________________ Bruce in Houston 2002 Dodge Dakota QC tow beast, stock! 1998 Suzuki Bandit 1200S w/ $tuff 1994 Nissan Sentra SE-R w/ $tuff, converting to SCCA ITA 1990 Acura Legend LS sedan, stock so far...

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MrSmith 90' Acura Legend LS Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Riverdale, Ga Posts: 279	nothing leaking in the oil. nothing leaking on the ground , just comming out of the container. replaced the container and another thermostate today. so far nothing coming out. I hope it was just a faulty container or a faulty Thermo. __________________ http://www.acuraworld.com/forums/att...d=11420334 80

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03-09-06, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
5speed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 66	Maybe the plastic is cracked.

03-10-06, 12:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
5speed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 66	It's a pressurized system, so if you have a crack, seam, etc., there is the potential.

03-18-06, 09:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jaseem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6 Car 1: Honda Legend 1990	I totally agree with Slartibartfast .

06-05-06, 09:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
5speed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 66	I notice if the car has the info system, the bottle is different. The bottle for cars with the info system have a wider mouth to allow the sensor apparatus to fit. Are you friendly with Misters Colt, Baretta and Ruger?

06-07-06, 03:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
5speed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 66	No, I actually have an '88L 5 speed coupe. In '88, the L coupes have the info system. I think that was the case for the '87s, too.

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