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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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Car: 92 RS
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coolant use

Long as I'm here, my 92RS uses just a bit of water and I don't find any leaks or other symptoms. It's never been real hot and has low miles. Any oblvious things to check?

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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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You could have a slow drip out of the radiator or a hose or it could be as bad as a leaky head or intake gasket.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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A leaky intake gasket is usually the culprit on these cars. My car, and many others on these boards have had the same problem. If you can't find a leak anywhere and everything seems dry, more than likely its your intake gasket.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 05:48 PM
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I had a slow leak I could never find either. Then finally I was leaking alot of coolant from my weep hole on my waterpump. Replaced the pump and problem solved
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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pressure test your cooling system.
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