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2002 PT Cruiser Coolant Leak - Intermittent
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11/03/09 10:07 PM
11/03/09 10:07 PM
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Posts: 1,755 Washington Twp., Southern NJ
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I have a 2002 PT 2.4 with 60,000 miles. Over the last few weeks, I noticed on two ocassions, tennis ball sized wet/damp spots on my driveway under my PT. I'm assuming its antifreeze since my overflow was a tad bit low and the spots dry up after a day or so. I am 99.9% sure its antifreeze. Definitely not condensation or water by any means, nor is it ps fluid etc.
I've had this PT on my lift running for an hour checking everywhere underneath. I looked all over from the top - hoses, radiator, etc. Nothing.
I've taken off the splash shield and tire to see up there for leaks. I've used mirrors and bright lights, but can't find a drip. I've even looked at where the head meets the block for head gasket leaks - nothing.
I don't have a pressure tester, but I've had it running for over an hour at idle to the point where the fans are on. Its fully hot and pressurized.
Any wierd possibilities? Techs?
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Re: 2002 PT Cruiser Coolant Leak - Intermittent
[Re: NicksGarage]
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11/04/09 07:28 AM
11/04/09 07:28 AM
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I don't see any tracks or signs that there were leaks. The overflow bottle is fine - I replaced one years back on a Neon that had a tiny crack in it, so that was the first thing I was looking for - thanks though . Like I said, I spent at least an hour under and above it with lights and mirrors with the car running. The car was fully hot and not a drip. About once a year I notice that the overflow bottle was a inch or so low - maybe a pint if that, so I do refill it - about once a year or longer. All I am going to do is keep looking for any wet spots under the PT. I don't know about putting that Bar's Leak stuff in. I fear it clogging something up over the long term. People swear by it though...
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