Author Topic: Coolant question (Read 13206 times)

ctyankee · « **on:** May 21, 2011, 01:41:03 PM »

Anyone know at what temp the engine will overheat? I found a puddle of coolant on my garage floor, refilled the resevior and started wondering.

Critterman · « **Reply #1 on:** May 21, 2011, 02:02:05 PM »

I think it is up in the 240 range, where was the puddle, right side?

ctyankee · « **Reply #2 on:** May 21, 2011, 03:10:11 PM »

No, right in the middle. I could see where it was dripping under the front

ctyankee · « **Reply #3 on:** May 21, 2011, 04:34:58 PM »

The odd thing was that yesterday I could see it dripping in the front, I guess where the radiator (is that what it's called?) is behind the grill. But this morning, there was nothing on the garage floor.

tazz · « **Reply #4 on:** May 21, 2011, 05:39:25 PM »

Stupid ?
Are you sure it was coolant and not just water condensation dripping?

ctyankee · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2011, 05:40:42 PM »

Yeah. It was red and the resevior was almost empty. What do you all think about the water pump? Bogie suggested it could be the cause?

Critterman · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2011, 07:16:11 PM »

Water pump is on the right behind the exhaust. I believe it leaks toward the back.

diamoney · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2011, 09:49:33 PM »

Quote from: Critterman on May 21, 2011, 07:16:11 PM

Water pump is on the right behind the exhaust. I believe it leaks toward the back.

Pump is under exhaust manifold behind timing chain. Mine leaked to cross member, so appeared to be under center of engine bay. FWIW, mine started leaking last April and has been intermittant since then- and a total of about 1 gallon replenished fluid since then!

I'm not saying that you should not replace pump, I just haven't yet....

hammy221 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2011, 11:01:36 PM »

i had an issue with a bunch of coolant blow out of my over flow cause the full service oil change place didn't replace the cap right and my light cam on at like 245 and it hit 270 by the time i got it shut down and off the highway. no damage done to the engine but scared the S*** out of me

Racer_X · « **Reply #9 on:** May 24, 2011, 12:28:19 AM »

if it's a n/a solstice I can't comment, but if it's a GXP/redline it's your waterpump and you need to get that fixed, and will cost you around 800-1200 to repair if ur out of warrentee!

ctyankee · « **Reply #10 on:** May 24, 2011, 03:23:06 PM »

Quote from: Racer_X on May 24, 2011, 12:28:19 AM

if it's a n/a solstice I can't comment, but if it's a GXP/redline it's your waterpump and you need to get that fixed, and will cost you around 800-1200 to repair if ur out of warrentee!

I have a 2007 base Sky. Would be nice if it were covered under the power train warrenty

S.P. · « **Reply #11 on:** May 24, 2011, 04:07:17 PM »

Quote from: ctyankee on May 24, 2011, 03:23:06 PM

I have a 2007 base Sky. Would be nice if it were covered under the power train warrenty

The waterpump is covered under the powertrain warranty. Info found here:
http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/f2/water-pump-failure-36225/index2.html

Buzzardt · « **Reply #12 on:** May 24, 2011, 07:33:45 PM »

I was just looking at my "Limited Warranty And Owner Assistance Information" book and on Page 5 Chapter 2 Engine: The water pump is listed as covered under the Power Train.
That is for the 08 Sol N/A.

ctyankee · « **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2011, 11:14:14 AM »

Dropping the car off tonight for them to work on it tomorrow.

ctyankee · « **Reply #14 on:** May 25, 2011, 09:45:21 PM »

Drop the car off at Winegardner Pontiac Buick GM in Brandywine. They wanted to do an oil change. $115 for a Mobile One oil change? WTF.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #15 on:** May 25, 2011, 10:42:57 PM »

Is your real name Ben Dover? If your going to the mod meet I'll do your oil change for you for $90.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2011, 11:01:57 PM »

I'll do it for $95, but i'll do it in my underwear.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2011, 11:11:43 PM »

How much will it cost for you to keep your pants on?

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2011, 11:16:32 PM »

Quote from: Sol Asylum on May 25, 2011, 11:11:43 PM

How much will is cost for you to keep your pants on?

I didn't say I wouldn't be wearing pants, just that I would be wearing underwear... Jeeze, pervert.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2011, 11:22:20 PM »

Boy that is a relief.

smartin · « **Reply #20 on:** May 26, 2011, 07:35:45 AM »

Sorry to hear this, Andrew!

Let us know how it goes. But $115 for an oil change!!! Yikes!

See you on the 5th if not before.

ctyankee · « **Reply #21 on:** May 27, 2011, 09:19:44 AM »

Quote from: smartin on May 26, 2011, 07:35:45 AM

Sorry to hear this, Andrew!

Let us know how it goes. But $115 for an oil change!!! Yikes!

See you on the 5th if not before.

Thanks! Turned out to be the water pump which was a warrenty item. I will be stopping by Joe's briefly Saturday around 1:00

Gregory · « **Reply #22 on:** May 27, 2011, 01:34:02 PM »

I have a problem with coolant temp
It is higher about 10 degrees F , about 210 when I stop thecar and wont get lower unless I raise rpm. Has anyone had any issues like this?

Gregory · « **Reply #23 on:** June 16, 2011, 07:29:18 AM »

The problem continues, when I am in traffic, but not completely stopped, the temp is about 200F, when on highway 175F and when I stop the car the temperature climbs up to 210F
The fan is working right, so this seems to be a problem with the thermostat, right? Can there be anything else???

Kelu · « **Reply #24 on:** June 16, 2011, 07:30:28 AM »

Those temps look pretty normal to me. As far as I know up to 220F (104C) you shouldn't worry at all.

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