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Daewoo leaking coolant under radiator cap, passenger side front
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ajeanyuss
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Nov 17, 2009, 12:35 PM
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Daewoo leaking coolant under radiator cap, passenger side front
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My 2000 Daewoo Lanos 4 door S sedan, 1.6L engine model has been having trouble holding coolant lately. I've been having problems keeping the car cool for awhile, and two days ago I noticed that the car was beginning to run through coolant at an alarming rate. This morning when I left for work the car, which I had filled with antifreeze the evening before, had leaked antifreeze all over the ground. The coolant is dripping off the front bumper on the passenger side. When I got to work I opened the hood and found what looked like a pool of antifreeze on the top of the radiator cap (not sure if that's the technical term, but it was the screw on cap to the left of the radiator). Coolant was dripping off the bumper onto the ground. I could not see the source of the leakage.
I'm very low on cash right now so I'm willing to get under the car and fix this myself so long as the job isn't so complicated it's impossible to DIY. If anyone has any suggestions that don't require that I completely dismantle my car and buy lots of expensive replacement parts I would really appreciate it. Also, it might help to let me know what kind of tools are most useful when doing home repairs. Thanks!
(This post was edited by ajeanyuss on Nov 17, 2009, 12:38 PM)
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Nov 17, 2009, 6:13 PM
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Re: Daewoo leaking coolant under radiator cap, passenger side front
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jean; Assuming that you mean the coolant recovery bottle, or a remote fill bottle where the coolant is coming from?
This could be as simple as a weak radiator cap, or remote fill bottle cap. Or, a thermostat problem that is causing the overheating, or still worse yet, a blown head gasket. You will need to have the cooling system pressure tested for any external leaks. The cap can be tested, as well. Before you spend any money on parts (being a Daewoo, good luck with that ) have the engine tested for a head gasket leak. This can be done very easily with a gas analyzer or a chemical test.
Loren
SW Washington
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