Can't find coolant leak! Help!

[rcarbajal4]

So my car started steaming while I was on the highway so I pulled off. I notice a giant trail of coolant while I parked. I poured in water and saw it dripping (from what I could see) under the exhaust manifold. The first pic is where the water was running down from, the second is what I believe is the source. What hose is this? I'm looking through my manual but can't find anything helpful
Should I have it towed or should I try to find an auto parts store and replace the hose here. I have tools in the car to do it, and I'd rather not spend 90+ for a tow.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

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[bryanwheat]

IT looks to be coming from one of the turbo supply lines. Look at the hoses when you pour the water in until you see which hose it is leaking from.

 

[longislandDSM]

I would agree that its a turbo line. I don't know if it will help but here is a 2g coolant line diagram to give you an idea of what lines are in that area.

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[007jimmy]

The coolant feed for the turbo on a 2g comes from the block. In between that fitting and the fitting on the turbo is a small piece of rubber hose. I would check there. It comes out of the block right near the compressor housing. Even if its not that particular line it would be in your best interest to replace all the rubber lines not just one. Peace of mind.

 

[rcarbajal4]

UPDATE:
Found the leak, it was the line on the left of the engine, under the upper intercooler pipe (looks like #3). Completely corroded. Changed it, and am planning to change the turbo ones when I swap it.
Thanks for the help :thumbup:

 

[rcarbajal4]

Jimmy: This particular hose wasn't the source, but definitely looks worn. Planning on changing it very soon

 

[longislandDSM]

nice job finding the leak. I have my motor apart now and just bought all new hoses/vacuum lines to avoid this

 

[RacintheReaper]

Dont sound like too bad an idea I might just have to change all mine out while I got it all torn down would hate to have to take it back out right after putting it all back together .

 

[Stmguy42]

Always a good idea to replace coolant hoses every 40-50,000 miles.. If not sooner

 

[rcarbajal4]

Anyone know if there's a "complete kit" any vendors offer to replace all of them at once?

 

[Stmguy42]

im not 100% sure. it never hurts to call stm/buschur/jnz or any of your favorite vendor to find out. If they don't i would take each individual coolant hose out and bring them down to your local advanced auto etc etc and get all the hose ya need.

 

[knochgoon24]

I bought an 11 piece kit off eBay. Import Evolution sells a similar kit.
Import Evolution

The eBay kit I got had a few hoses that were a bit too long. I'm not sure if their kit has the same problems, but they're molded to shape, which prevents kinks. They can easily be cut with a hose cutter or knife.

 

[Stmguy42]

^^^^^^thanks for the help..

 

[rcarbajal4]

Thanks, very useful information