Fluid in heat exchanger disappearing?
03-12-2012, 12:37 AM
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Fluid in heat exchanger disappearing?
I can't seem to figure out where my h/e fluid is going. I loose a good amount of fluid and I can't find a single leak, it's the zzp stage 3 h/e. I am running straight distilled water, I have been filling it up for about 3 weeks now.
Another thing I notice is a dex-cool burning smell, but my coolant tank level hasn't moved.
Any ideas? I'm stumped.
Another thing I notice is a dex-cool burning smell, but my coolant tank level hasn't moved.
Any ideas? I'm stumped.
03-12-2012, 12:48 AM
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I can't seem to figure out where my h/e fluid is going. I loose a good amount of fluid and I can't find a single leak, it's the zzp stage 3 h/e. I am running straight distilled water, I have been filling it up for about 3 weeks now.
Another thing I notice is a dex-cool burning smell, but my coolant tank level hasn't moved.
Any ideas? I'm stumped.
Another thing I notice is a dex-cool burning smell, but my coolant tank level hasn't moved.
Any ideas? I'm stumped.
03-12-2012, 03:11 AM
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The only thing I have ever taken off in that area was the supercharger to press the pulley hub on for stage 2 and that was 3 months ago without a problem. I put my stage 3 kit on without taking the blower off and these problems pop up.
03-12-2012, 03:36 AM
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Yep, im sure I have bleed the system so many times to where there isn't any bubbles going through (i used clear tubing)
The only thing I have ever taken off in that area was the supercharger to press the pulley hub on for stage 2 and that was 3 months ago without a problem. I put my stage 3 kit on without taking the blower off and these problems pop up.
The only thing I have ever taken off in that area was the supercharger to press the pulley hub on for stage 2 and that was 3 months ago without a problem. I put my stage 3 kit on without taking the blower off and these problems pop up.
03-12-2012, 03:44 AM
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is there any sputter when u get on it? any smoke? could be a laminova core starting to leak a little maybe..also if u have clear tubing they expand and contract for awhile..i have clear tubing on mine and it took over a month to finally get them to stop and i lost alot of coolant when it was doing that..so go through and check all ur clamps a couple times after u drive ur car
03-12-2012, 10:07 AM
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your 100% positive there is no leak? no puddles, no drips? if i were you i would try using dexcool or some sort of coolant and looking for a leak. the reason i say use coolant is because coolant will dry up and leave a redish (or watever color the coolant is) puss from where the leak is and its pretty easy to spot.
03-12-2012, 10:33 AM
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03-12-2012, 10:48 AM
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If I were you I would check Laminova Core Seal. It's possible leak, maybe that Laminova Core Seal break. You gotta take out the intake manifold out to check it out. I am sure you are overflowing the intake manifold and you are running antifreeze into your engine. It can cause damage to your engine. Check it out right away.
03-12-2012, 02:39 PM
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He never said anything about the car running bad so nothing leads me to believe its leakin coolant internally. U can go **** urself with ur **** sucker attitude.
03-12-2012, 07:20 PM
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Anyways back on topic, car is running perfect as long as I keep the heat exchanger full of water. Every few days I add about a pint of water in the system. No smoke, no misfires on the interceptor.
Currently running stage 3 with a 2.7, IAT's stay around 90-95 when driving, 120-125 after a good pull
Currently running stage 3 with a 2.7, IAT's stay around 90-95 when driving, 120-125 after a good pull
