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cyber3d (12-06-2015)
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I'm with Graham. Looks like coolant. Does it have a sweet smell?
And yes it can travel the far. Mine was leaking under the expansion tank and it dripped down, did not fall on anything hot enough to evaporate it, and landed about where the back of the front seats would be. No doubt pushed back by the airflow when driving.
And yes it can travel the far. Mine was leaking under the expansion tank and it dripped down, did not fall on anything hot enough to evaporate it, and landed about where the back of the front seats would be. No doubt pushed back by the airflow when driving.
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cyber3d (12-06-2015)
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cyber3d (12-06-2015)
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As the water pump, thermostat housing or radiator aren't the source, the two hoses that run between the heads from front to rear are a known weakness as are small cracks in the Expansion Tank.
The XK8/XKR should not use any coolant unless there's a leak. Check/monitor the level in the expansion tank. Overheating the V8 can easily cause serious and expensive damage.
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cyber3d (12-07-2015)
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I don't want to be the only animal here, but taste a little on your tongue. Kinda sweet= coolant.....Lift the front of the car up, and put it on stands. You are going to end up doing this anyway. Look to see where it is coming from. Look at the highest point, to determine where the source is. With gravity happening, it is kinda useless to look under the car, at all the low points, or the garage floor.....Best of luck.....Mike
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cyber3d (12-07-2015)
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I don't want to be the only animal here, but taste a little on your tongue. Kinda sweet= coolant.....Lift the front of the car up, and put it on stands. You are going to end up doing this anyway. Look to see where it is coming from. Look at the highest point, to determine where the source is. With gravity happening, it is kinda useless to look under the car, at all the low points, or the garage floor.....Best of luck.....Mike
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mrplow58 (12-10-2015)
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I just suggested the taste method, because most people don't have the pressure tester, with the correct adaptor, for our cats.....Best of luck.....Mike
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