96 Golf. I recently noticed coolant collecting on the left rear bottom (as you face the engine compartment) of the engine. All hoses appear dry and secure. I suspect the coolant is coming from a leak in the head gasket. There's no noticebable coolant on the oil dip stick or filler cap. The coolant reservoir loses about 1-2 ounces of fluid over two weeks time - and I don't drive the car much. Will this worsen over time and should I get it fixed immediately? Or can I continue to drive it and fill the coolant as needed? Thanks.
Coolant Leak - From Head Gasket ?
Feb 09, 2005
4 Replies
Correction: I should have said the RIGHT rear corner of the engine as you face it.
My money is on the coolant flange on side of head! Havn't done a headgasket in years!
"My money is on the coolant flange on side of head! Havdn't done a headgasket in years! "
Hmm? For us amateurs, what is a "coolant flange" and what is the fix?
It's the port where the water hose connects to the head. And my money's with Woodchuck's. Common place for leaks.
Chris
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