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2003 boxster overheating, losing coolant chamilun - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 12:23:25 pm |
Could be the coolant tank developed a crack Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 1:27:10 pm |
You have a couple of things going on. I'm with Bruce and believe the coolant tank... MarcW - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 2:54:51 pm |
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chamilun
So about 6 months ago, had a blinking temp light. Found out was low on coolant. Topped off, and away it went.
Yesterday, wife is driving car and calls and says that temp light was blinking, and oil light was turning on and off.
I pickup the car, and the temp is slowly climbing, and finally gets into the red. So I pull over, allow the car to cool, add 1 gallon of water, and drive another 10 minutes
before it overheats, but only when stationary. The oil light also comes on, but mainly when sitting, not driving.
Allow to cool again, add more water, and drive the rest of the way home.
Today, start the car, and runs perfectly. I was thinking failed water pump, but removed the access cover, and it sounds fine. No signs of coolant anywhere.
So I then think maybe cracked expansion tank. Same thing, no signs of coolant underneath rear trunk carpet.
Now, apparently the temp sender has failed because the temp gauge no longer operates, but still blinks. I let it run up to temperature in my garage, and cannot find
any leaks whatsoever.
Perhaps the thermostat was not working?? But where is the coolant going??
any ideas?
much appreciated
"it overheats, but only when stationary." Check the radiator fans *NM* Naples986 - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 10:21:09 pm |
You should also check the pressure relive valve... jg wnc - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 4:01:55 pm |
Re: You should also check the pressure relive valve... chamilun - Thursday, 18 April, 2013, at 4:52:51 pm |
Diagnostics Boxsterra - Sunday, 21 April, 2013, at 10:36:58 am |
Finally ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 10:32:27 am |
Re: Finally ... chamilun - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 10:58:54 am |
Also, check the color of the ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 11:00:57 am |
Re: Also, check the color of the ... chamilun - Monday, 22 April, 2013, at 11:32:08 am |
Re: Also, check the color of the ... chamilun - Saturday, 4 May, 2013, at 4:06:12 pm |