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Old 08-23-2004, 07:37 AM   #1
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i have a red 1993 sc2 DOHC and it started leaking coolant bad. I dont know where exactly but I know some of it comes from the radiator but it leaks more
than what comes out the bottom of the radiator does anyone know where all my coolant is going.

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Old 08-23-2004, 01:07 PM   #2
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Change the radiator first.
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Old 08-23-2004, 06:33 PM   #3
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Most likely your plastic end tanks on your radiator has cracked. Happens to all of them sooner or later.

Other possible sources could be a cracked hose, a leaking pump or a cracked expansion tank. I think I've experienced each of them at least once.
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Old 08-24-2004, 03:03 AM   #4
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My top suspects are Radiator, Hose, thermostat housing then pump. Just went through replacing all of those one by one within about 6 months on my car. Hoses, T-stat and radiator are all pretty easy. the pump is a little more involved but still not to bad.
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