Wierd Coolant leak

ynnek · 03-27-2010, 09:11 PM

First off I have 1988 non turbo supra. I was driving around yesterday, actually heading to a salvage yard to get some parts for my room mates 1993 Honda Civic. Just as I was pulling into the salvage yard steam from coolant started rolling out from under my hood. Well I got towed home, added some water to the engine & cranked it to try & find the leak. Ther was nothing, nada. I let the car idle to operating temp & still nothing. I had my brother rev the motor while I looked for the leak & still nothing.
When I was in the salvage yard parking lot I could see a trickle running down near the oil filter. But when I ran the car at home there was nothing. I know this sounds a little vague, but can anyone help shed some light on this?

2genfun · 03-28-2010, 11:36 PM

check under the distributor theres a hose thats from the thermostat housing to the block...mine blew out last week...

cre · 03-29-2010, 12:49 AM

Another possibility is a hole in the hard pipe which wraps around the block.

ynnek · 04-01-2010, 12:43 AM

Thanks for the replies. I was running the car today & did notice it coming from near the distributor. I will take it apart tomorrow. Once again, thanks guys.

03-27-2010, 09:11 PM	#1
ynnek Stock Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 14	Wierd Coolant leak First off I have 1988 non turbo supra. I was driving around yesterday, actually heading to a salvage yard to get some parts for my room mates 1993 Honda Civic. Just as I was pulling into the salvage yard steam from coolant started rolling out from under my hood. Well I got towed home, added some water to the engine & cranked it to try & find the leak. Ther was nothing, nada. I let the car idle to operating temp & still nothing. I had my brother rev the motor while I looked for the leak & still nothing. When I was in the salvage yard parking lot I could see a trickle running down near the oil filter. But when I ran the car at home there was nothing. I know this sounds a little vague, but can anyone help shed some light on this?

03-28-2010, 11:36 PM	#2
2genfun 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 65	check under the distributor theres a hose thats from the thermostat housing to the block...mine blew out last week... __________________ 88 targa. H&R springs, koni adustable shocks, 18" wheels, d&s rotors, goodrich brake lines, 7mgte in progress...

03-29-2010, 12:49 AM	#3
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Another possibility is a hole in the hard pipe which wraps around the block. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

04-01-2010, 12:43 AM	#4
ynnek Stock Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 14	Thanks Thanks for the replies. I was running the car today & did notice it coming from near the distributor. I will take it apart tomorrow. Once again, thanks guys.

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