Coolant Problem

[ChicagoGSX]

On the way home I noticed that my car was running hot. I was able to get it home w/o it overheating. I got home and I seem to be leaking coolant from somewhere underneath (won't be able to pinpoint it til I get home tonight). However, my coolant overflow is full, but the upper radiator hose is completely empty. Is there also something wrong with my thermostat or is it just the leak?

 

[bobgeorge]

it sounds like the thermastat is bad to,good luck

 

[kpt4321]

If you know you have a leak, there is no reason not to start there.

Also, go ahead and change the thermostat, they're only like 20 bucks anyways.

Something to keep in mind: If the coolant is not flowing properly, then the temperature readings on the gauge are much lower than the actual temperature of the coolant inside the motor.

 

[ChicagoGSX]

Ok, I was just wondering is the fact that the Upper Radiator hose empty a symptom of a bad thermostat. I'm going to jack it up now, I have a suspicion its leaking from one of the turbo water lines.

 

[ChicagoGSX]

It seems to be leaking from where the lower turbo coolant pipe connects to the block. Is there anyway to test the system at home so I can identify this as the leak or do I have to have it towed to a dealership. Also if it was leaking from there is it likely to have sprayed all over the bottom of the engine. There is coolant covering most of the front side of the engine below the turbo all the way down to the crossmember.

 

[Dallas J]

From Autozone you can get a pump to pressurise your Coolant system. Fill it up with coolant, pressurise it and look for leaks. You line could have gotten loose or the crush washer might have gone bad.
-Dallas J

 

[ChicagoGSX]

Do I need a air compressor to do this?

 

[dayberry]

Hey. Just wanted to let you know that if the upper radiator pipe is not full then yes your thermostat is bad. thats universal and I've had this prob before. change that puppy!

 

[ChicagoGSX]

Its actually because I only had 1/2 gallon of coolant left. The coolant hose for the turbo was literally cut in half, so I tried to refill the coolant to pressure test it, and as soon as I had about a gallon in all of it poured out.