S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B5 Audi S4 & RS4 produced from 1998-2002

Coolant leak can't find it from topside but can see it dripping ...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-05-2003, 06:17 AM
  #1  
AudiWorld Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Zzak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 951
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Coolant leak can't find it from topside but can see it dripping ...

if I remove the skidplate from the center of the engine bay, a little to the drivers side back about even with the firewall or wheel center. Slid under the car but can't see anything other than it's leaking from somewhere.

Any guesses what I'm in for when I take it in?

P.S. - It's not the resevoir or overflow tube from the resevoir.
Old 12-05-2003, 06:28 AM
  #2  
AudiWorld Expert
 
mpwolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 30,401
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Afterrun coolant pump, take off the engine covers, look under the intake manifold, I bet you see a

pool of the pink stuff. Also, look at the back of the motor, between it and the firewall, I bet you'll see some there too. It's about a $120 part and a 4 hour repair.
Old 12-05-2003, 06:33 AM
  #3  
Junior Member
 
'00 Santorin S4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 1,181
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default I just had my driver side turbo coolant fitting replaced. The leak was

so small that it didn't drip in my garage but when I drove away I got a line of drips on the driveway.

They had to drop the engine (as if they were going to replace the turbo) to get at it. The part was ~$60 but labor was $900 ($130/hr). AoA cover 50% even though I've been out of warranty for 15 months.

Two days later I had a big coolant leak and had to have the afterrun pump replaced. The dealer/AoA (not sure which) covered that 100%.

Good luck.
Old 12-05-2003, 06:34 AM
  #4  
LCP
AudiWorld Expert
 
LCP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 26,551
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

The connection at the driver's side turbo perhaps?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Isaac Doubek
Audi allroad
1
09-09-2017 08:04 PM
fcontr89148
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
2
01-22-2011 09:13 AM
nistech414
2.7T V6 Discussion
8
02-19-2009 06:48 AM
S4AVT
S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
15
03-27-2006 05:20 AM
MBL2.7t
A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
5
08-26-2005 11:46 AM



Quick Reply: Coolant leak can't find it from topside but can see it dripping ...



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:16 AM.