Hey guys, so earlier today after getting off work I parked my car in the garage. I decided to go out a few hours later, so I started the car and let it idle for about a minute or so and as I was backing out of the garage, I noticed a big puddle of liquid. I thought it was weird since I didn't turn on the air conditioning at all. Upon closer inspection I noticed that the liquid was green and that it gave off that distinctive coolant smell. Drove it to my friends place and let it rest for a while. My reservoir was almost entirely empty, continuously leaking after it builds up pressure. With the help of two friends we removed the plastic underbody cover and the engine cover to try to find the leaking source. We couldn't find it at all because the engine bay is so damn cramped. We located where the leak might have come from, somewhere on top of the AC compressor... has anyone had this problem or know of any coolant line above the AC compressor?

Also, could it be the weep valve on the water pump?



Let me know if you guys do have any idea what is wrong, I'd appreciate it greatly. I will keep you guys updated in case anyone else may have this problem.

 

These radiators have plastic sides and will eventually leak. Try squeezing the top hose while looking at the sides of the rad for leaks. Mine needed replacing at 165k miles.

 

Is there anyway it could be coming from the back if the engine? I know I had a leak on the back of the engine. It was uptop but you had to look at it from underneath. It was some gooseneck.

 

Okay guys, so it turned out to be the water pump. It splintered at the weep valve, got about a 5" crack there. Aftermarket waterpump sucks!!! Definitely spend the money to get an OEM one!