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Coolant leak

J_Bird

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Gday all
I have checked previous topics but I cant seem any similar to my problem.
My 95 vs wagon on lpg seems to leak coolant when in drive when rolling or when braked. It doesnt leak coolant when its turned off. I am trying to find where the leak is coming from. Where could it be coming from? What might a mechanic do it?
thanks
James
 

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coolant in the chassis
my guess resevoir split/has hole or radiator or heater lines
 

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I hope it isnt the bloody radiator as its only a year old. Will it be a costly fix?
 

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you need to wipe it all down under neath drive it and find the drips under the car
then follow the drips upwards until you find the source.......

that or you can just throw your wallet at me and ill take your money cause thats what happens if you just thro parts at it
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You can get a new radiator on ebay $80 if its the radiator
 

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Where exactly can you see coolant appearing? As in Front/rear of engine, inside the car etc
 

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It was the bloody radiator. I didnt know you had to flush the damn thing every year hence why this became corrosive because of the coolant. Money wasnt thrown at it for no reason. Its all good now.
 

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No you dont need to flush it every year depends on the coolant that you are using and how long it lasts until it needs to be changed
 
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