I licked the overheating problem in Phil's car, turned out that the electric waterpump was inoperative, I do not know why, looks pretty beefy. Any way I filled it up with water, drove it around the block a few times and the temp held between the "M" and the "A". So I figured what the hell lets take it out on the free way. I drove it for about fifteen miles one way with no problem going or returning. On the way back though the Low engine coolant warning kicks on? I'm about 2 miles from the house and the temp is holding so I go on home. I pull the hood latch and sure enough the reservoir is not as full as it was when I left. I look under the car and there is a small but steady squirt of water coming from where the two pieces meet and seal with the rubber gasket. I have removed and re-tightened this thing like 3 times, each time yeilding the same results...a leak. Other than a faulty rubber seal does anyone have any clue as to what might be causing this? It is driving me nuts. I'm going to get a new gasket today, but I'm too pissed to work on the car anymore right now.
Oh yea just a side not, this car has 4:56's in it and other than burning rubber and secong gear chirping, this car like really sucks on the freeway. It's no doubt a sprinter and not a marathon runner. There is no such thing as hitting it from 70 MPH. it turns 2500 rpm's @ 70 MPH. I personally would not enjoy this car as a daily driver, but for the dragstrip it's awesome. for me personally there is something to be said for a quick acceleration from 70 to 100+. just my .02 any help on the leak would be appreciated.
Oh yea just a side not, this car has 4:56's in it and other than burning rubber and secong gear chirping, this car like really sucks on the freeway. It's no doubt a sprinter and not a marathon runner. There is no such thing as hitting it from 70 MPH. it turns 2500 rpm's @ 70 MPH. I personally would not enjoy this car as a daily driver, but for the dragstrip it's awesome. for me personally there is something to be said for a quick acceleration from 70 to 100+. just my .02 any help on the leak would be appreciated.