Steam from radiator ..

[Sebastianwrx]

Hi guys I just bought this car is 1.8t Quattro model...so what happen was I drive the car for awhile and I see a lil steam came from the radiator by the passenger headlight....sometimes smoke come out but sometimes it doesn't....coolant level, windshield wiper is good and I don't see anything leaks under the car....it just happen sometimes and what could be the problems? Thanks you..I did search but none of their problems like mine...so if anyone have any input please let me know thanks in advance

[diagnosticator]

When water or moisture gets on the outside of the radiator, when the thermostat opens and hot coolant begins flowing through the radiator, the water on the outside of the radiator turns to water vapor/steam as the radiator heats up. Or there is a leak in the radiator, usually at the tube sheets where the cooling tubes pass into the end tanks.

[Sebastianwrx]

When water or moisture gets on the outside of the radiator, when the thermostat opens and hot coolant begins flowing through the radiator, the water on the outside of the radiator turns to water vapor/steam as the radiator heats up. Or there is a leak in the radiator, usually at the tube sheets where the cooling tubes pass into the end tanks.

Alright thanks

[old guy]

I'll just leave this here and slink away: Clicky click®

[Sebastianwrx]

I actually found where the leaks from and steam...is actually came from coolant feed line from the turbo....with the blue arrow..how difficult it is to replace those and which part should I ordered...
http://www.a4mods.com/pics/turbo/IMG_0889a.JPG

[DiertyEuroSpec]

Ive got a used cooling hose that you linked from a padt out i did. If you're interested send me a PM

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[Sebastianwrx]

Guys u see where my flat head at....the coolant came from inside the bolt there...and which part should I get to repair this...and does this leak very common in 1.8t? Sorry I just got the car last week...thanks

[Fast4esT]

I'm guessing a new crush washer would fix that leak

[diagnosticator]

I'm guessing a new crush washer would fix that leak

That is a metal to metal compression fitting, no copper crush washer used there.

[customa4]

I would say you're either gonna need a new coolant line or you're gonna have to tighten that one up and see what happens.