What could it be?

Mestizo · 11-08-2005, 10:21 PM

I know this is kind of vague, but I got somekind of leak in my 2000 Stang.

After the car has been running for a while on a warm/hot day there is a slight drip towards the front passenger side. I notice that the radiator coolant is a little lower. My car isn't overheating nor has it ever moved from the middle of the gauge. After moving the car it appears that it isn't water. It left a few stains on the driveway(not oil of course).

One of my friends believes it could be a radiator or heater hose. Another believes that it could be the heater core. Any other suggestions, or estimates on costs if y'all have had a similar situation.

I'm going to take the Stang in for a tune on Fri, but would like a heads up on how much I'll probably have to fork out of my wallet in addition to the tune.

I know without a proper diagnosis it's hard to give an estimate, but any help is welcome.

**12second5.0** · 11-08-2005, 10:30 PM

Is it slightly green in color?

Mestizo · 11-08-2005, 10:36 PM

If it was slightly green I'd pretty much pin-point it to the radiator. I think in the morning I will place a pan or something to catch some of the fluid....that way I'll have a clearer view of the problem.

Mestizo · 11-09-2005, 01:40 AM

The leak is coming for slightly behind the wheel(as seen in the "ghetto" pic), and about a good "arms length" under the car(passenger side).

I got a pan and checked the liquid it's water, so it's not radiator coolant. The water was cool, it didn't burn my hand.

If it's water then could it be the A/C, and if it is the A/C then how much water should be dripping before it's a problem.

Don · 11-09-2005, 03:23 AM

Its not your AC condensation is it?

GateJockey81 · 11-09-2005, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don

Its not your AC condensation is it?

That's what i'm thinking...

**TrueBlueVenom** · 11-09-2005, 09:12 AM

a/c. and you'll probably hear a slight hissing-type sound when it hits the passenger side header also

86sleeper · 11-09-2005, 09:22 AM

it is the a/c condensor

311-420 · 11-09-2005, 12:37 PM

condensate, nothing to worry about

11-08-2005, 10:21 PM	#1
Mestizo I am my post count! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (1)	What could it be? I know this is kind of vague, but I got somekind of leak in my 2000 Stang. After the car has been running for a while on a warm/hot day there is a slight drip towards the front passenger side. I notice that the radiator coolant is a little lower. My car isn't overheating nor has it ever moved from the middle of the gauge. After moving the car it appears that it isn't water. It left a few stains on the driveway(not oil of course). One of my friends believes it could be a radiator or heater hose. Another believes that it could be the heater core. Any other suggestions, or estimates on costs if y'all have had a similar situation. I'm going to take the Stang in for a tune on Fri, but would like a heads up on how much I'll probably have to fork out of my wallet in addition to the tune. I know without a proper diagnosis it's hard to give an estimate, but any help is welcome.

11-08-2005, 10:30 PM	#2
12second5.0 Sie lieben, mich zu hassen! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Marion,Texas Posts: 9,011 Trader Rating: (0)	Is it slightly green in color? __________________

11-09-2005, 01:40 AM	#4
Mestizo I am my post count! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (1)	The leak is coming for slightly behind the wheel(as seen in the "ghetto" pic), and about a good "arms length" under the car(passenger side). I got a pan and checked the liquid it's water, so it's not radiator coolant. The water was cool, it didn't burn my hand. If it's water then could it be the A/C, and if it is the A/C then how much water should be dripping before it's a problem. Attached Thumbnails

11-09-2005, 09:22 AM	#8
86sleeper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: deer park Posts: 2,478 Trader Rating: (0)	it is the a/c condensor __________________ MIKE '86 GT:high 12's Sold '01 GT:low 11's for sale

11-09-2005, 12:37 PM	#9
311-420 you smell that?! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in between colleges Posts: 4,150 Trader Rating: (0)	condensate, nothing to worry about __________________ 94 Steeda- sold- 355rwhp on a 75 02 Roush 360R- sold- 400rwhp at 8psi 04 Mach 1- K&N drop-in, Roy's 3/8 spacer, Steeda tri-ax, Pypes o/r X, Super 44s, 04 Cobra IRS, 4.10s

11-08-2005, 10:36 PM	#3
Mestizo I am my post count! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (1)	If it was slightly green I'd pretty much pin-point it to the radiator. I think in the morning I will place a pan or something to catch some of the fluid....that way I'll have a clearer view of the problem.

11-09-2005, 03:23 AM	#5
Don Don99GT Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Braunfels Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0)	Its not your AC condensation is it?

11-09-2005, 09:12 AM	#7
TrueBlueVenom in a happy place Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 5,825 Trader Rating: (0)	a/c. and you'll probably hear a slight hissing-type sound when it hits the passenger side header also

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