Problem with coolant hose?

[AudiHolicS4]

Seems to be leaking coolant out the hose and onto the tank a little bit is this normal which i dont think is true but if not how hard to replace the hose? Thanks for all input

[JDM EJ1 95]

english?


i have no clue what you are trying to say.

[AudiSportB5S4]

no, leaking coolant is never *normal*. if you have too much it could come out of the OVERFLOW hose, but again, you're too vague have no clue what you exactly mean

[AudiHolicS4]

okay here is some pics to show the problem area im guessing the hose is just worn and def needs to be replaced take a look and give me your opinion heres the pics

[AudiHolicS4]

by the way thanks everybody for the help and also i checked the tank to make sure it wasnt cracked or anything and when i touch the dried up coolant it just peels right off and it seems to be coming from the hose as you can tell by the pics

[gaspeedracer]

im thinking either the hose isnt clamped tight enough or the tank is cracked somewhere close by.

[JDM EJ1 95]

mine was doing the same thing.. didnt feel like the tank was cracked it was all smooth underneath.. take the tank off and i bet there is a crack.

[AudiHolicS4]

okay looks like ill be working on it tomorrow so ill let you know how it goes and ill look for any cracks did yours look like it was coming out of the hose as well j/w

[AudiHolicS4]

okay well it looks like the tank is cracked on the bottom like JDM said its not a big crack but anyways it is a crack and does anyone know how hard that would be to change??

[AudiSportB5S4]

here you go, you need this

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...l=&engine=2.7T

[AudiHolicS4]

is there anyway to install this without flushing the whole system i just had the timing belt and coolant replaced about 2000 miles ago dont wanna have to pay someone to change this if theres a way i can do it

[The_Jerbel]

Just disconnect one of the hoses directly below the tank and drain the coolant that is sitting in the tank. Then fix the problem. You don't have to drain the entire system.

[JDM EJ1 95]

i put some epoxy on mine


been workin fine since. the cracks are honestlhy hairline.. normally wont leak until the sytem pressurizes.



but il be replacing my tank as soon as i acn anyways.. im just saying if u need a temp easy fix grab some JB weld or some sort of strong epoxy

[S4 in_lowplaces]

you can do what jdm said but its probably best that you change it. Difficulty level on changing the part your self is the same as opening your door.

[AudiHolicS4]

awesome thanks a lot everybody for the help im gonna put some epoxy on it for a short term fix but sounds like it should be easy to fix anyways with a new tank so once again thanks everyone

[TheDarkness]

i need to flush mine today, new to the car too...where is the drain hose located?

[gaspeedracer]

you can drain the system from the radiator hose. thats how i did it. its on the bottom right of the car. theres a clip you need to pull from it