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2015/10/12 19:29:12 (permalink)
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Leaking coolant from an unidentified part

I have coolant leaking from this part.... Not the exact pic but I found it online...
 
http://www.mr2.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=25917&d=1367666108
 
Can I use any gasket maker or do I need the oring? If I need the oring, anyone know the part number? 1992 3sgte
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    Re: Leaking coolant from an unidentified part 2015/10/12 22:38:55 (permalink)
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    If you unbolt that top part there is an o ring underneath. Fairly cheap from Toyota from memory.
    Not worth doing a dodgy job with gasket goo etc.
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    Re: Leaking coolant from an unidentified part 2015/10/12 23:00:46 (permalink)
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    Do you have the part number or name? I don;t even know what that thing is... I can go to toyota but don't know if they'll have it in stock and they'll probably need the part number
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    Re: Leaking coolant from an unidentified part 2015/10/12 23:39:47 (permalink)
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    http://www.mr2oc.com/showthread.php?t=597802
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    Re: Leaking coolant from an unidentified part 2015/10/12 23:48:46 (permalink)
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    Awesome thanks mate
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    Re: Leaking coolant from an unidentified part 2015/10/13 08:57:27 (permalink)
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    If you are fitting a new O ring or thermostat make sure the jiggle hole is facing the top, or it could be even harder to bleed the system than it is already.
     

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    Re: Leaking coolant from an unidentified part 2015/10/13 09:10:58 (permalink)
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    My mechanic installed it so not sure if he did that... He said he bleeded the system properly... Correct me if I'm wrong, once I replace this o ring, I refill the coolant and leave the radiator cap off and then run the engine until it gets hot and watch air bubbles to come out of the radiator cap hole? How long before I know it's bleed pro[perly?
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    Re: Leaking coolant from an unidentified part 2015/10/13 15:12:18 (permalink)
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    That's the water neck coolant outlet, I literally did the exact same fix a couple of weeks back (mine was pissing out red though :P). Basically you just need to get the 2 bolts it sits on (be really careful mine didn't want to come and I did a few doses of WD40) and I think I undid a third to make it easier to get at, pulled off a few lines etc. About half a litre of fluid came out and then I just topped it back up and bled it, didn't get any bubbles and seems fine.
     
    90301-40005 is the product number, the stock one has 6 bits around the inner circumference but I just used a thicker oring and put some of the goop on the oring (Couldn't be bothered waiting for the oem part to come in the mail), I did end up filing it a bit as it wouldn't go in quite properly at first. The oring that I pulled out was literally in pieces. Now the cowling underneath of my engine is not covered in red fluid which can only be a good thing. 
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    Re: Leaking coolant from an unidentified part 2015/10/13 21:13:28 (permalink)
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    To bleed the system properly you need to ensure the thermostat is fully open. You will know it has opened when the feed pipe to the radiator (passenger side) starts to get hot at the point where it enters the radiator and then once the water has circulated through the radiator the return pipe on the driver side gets hot. While doing this you need to ensure air is allowed to escape through the bleed valve on the top of the radiator. If you let the water get too hot with the fill cap open the water will expand and piss all over the place and then draw back in air as it cools. To do it right you probably need something like this http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-24610-Spill-Free-Funnel/dp/B001A4EAV0
     
    Do some research and have a look on ebay
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    Re: Leaking coolant from an unidentified part 2015/10/14 10:52:16 (permalink)
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    My mechanic installed it so not sure if he did that... He said he bleeded the system properly... Correct me if I'm wrong, once I replace this o ring, I refill the coolant and leave the radiator cap off and then run the engine until it gets hot and watch air bubbles to come out of the radiator cap hole? How long before I know it's bleed pro[perly?


    No!!
    Before trying to bleed anything check out this:
    http://www.mr2australia.c..r2play/tm.aspx?m=113820
    post edited by Reddtarga - 2015/10/14 10:56:12

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    Re: Leaking coolant from an unidentified part 2015/10/14 10:54:06 (permalink)
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    Cool thanks for the link I'll check it out
     
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    Re: Leaking coolant from an unidentified part 2015/10/14 11:10:43 (permalink)
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    I don't think the mechanic did this... I guess I'll have to bleed the system myself... I replaced the radiator (rusty) with a aluminium radiator from ebay so not sure if it has a bleed valve... Will bleeding it from the 2nd bleed valve in the frunk be sufficient? 
     
    So for me to bleed it properly see as though the flushing bit has been done, I just need to get a hose and connect it to the bleed valve in the frunk.
    Then raise the hose and start the engine? wait for the air to come out? How long do I let the engine run for? Until the fan kicks in? Do I then shut the engine off and watch for more air bubbles to come out? then when cool down top up coolant from the engine bay? Repeat as many times until no more air bubble?
     
    I also read this on another article "Once the hoses up front are to the level of the rear pressure cap you can put the cap back on, and start up the car" Not sure what that means? how can you measure the front and rear?
     
    post edited by petmr2 - 2015/10/14 11:16:06
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    Re: Leaking coolant from an unidentified part 2015/10/14 16:20:12 (permalink)
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    RE bleeding:
    Before attempting to do this yourself, I suggest you download the PDF and read it again carefully. Everything you need to know is all in there.
    To bleed it properly is a LONG process, and needs patience to do it properly.
    Also don't worry about whether fans come on or not while you are bleeding it.
     
    BTW you will need 2 bleed service hoses, one on the heater and one on the LH side top of the radiator and the car should be on a level floor. The pic shows this.
     
     
    post edited by Reddtarga - 2015/10/14 16:23:58

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    Re: Leaking coolant from an unidentified part 2015/10/14 17:49:27 (permalink)
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    I have aftermarket radiator with no bleed valve? Is that going going b b problem?
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    Re: Leaking coolant from an unidentified part 2015/10/14 18:08:20 (permalink)
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    I just spoke with my mechanic friend who advised he has been bleed too I can use
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