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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Coolant Leak

Any body have issues with coolant leaks?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 03:44 AM
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Yeah, I've had a pinhole leak in the radiator in my '04 S. Been driving around with it for almost 5 years now. Done driving schools and trips to Florida with it. I just top it off once in a while. It still holds some pressure and if I leave the cap not fully tightened I don't have to add as often.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 04:33 AM
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Yes. Had my thermostat housing replaced a few weeks ago because of that
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 07:02 AM
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Coolant leak

I took my 2011 MC in for a water leak at the connection of the water hose to the thermostat housing. The hose with the water leak was replaced with a hose that is part of the coolant temperature sensor recall. The cooling system was pressure checked and I have not lost any coolant in about 400 miles after this work. My coolant level stayed at the high mark in the overflow tank before the leak occurred.

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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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Yes, the thermostat housings.

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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by MyroMini
Yes. Had my thermostat housing replaced a few weeks ago because of that
What was the cost?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by minisisco
What was the cost?
can't say, it was covered under warranty
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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Just dropped off at the dealer... Will keep you posted.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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It appears to be covered by the 7 year 70k warranty
 
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 04:02 AM
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Water pump. 52,000 miles. $690. Getting done today. Soooooooooo, not happy.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 08:02 AM
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It appears to be covered by the 7 year 70k warranty
We have a 7yr/70k powertrain warranty?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Prost

We have a 7yr/70k powertrain warranty?
We have a 7year 70k Mile emission warranty
 
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Newfman
Water pump. 52,000 miles. $690. Getting done today. Soooooooooo, not happy.
From my understanding we had some sort of recall on the water pump, did you check that out?
 
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