Topic: WATER LEAK ?
in Forum: C3 Engines
I SEEM TO LOSE ABOUT A PINT OF WATER AFTER EACH USE, THERE ARE NO VISIBLE LEAKS AND THE CAR IS RUNNING WITHIN THE NORMAL RANGE.
CAN I HAVE A SMALL LEAK IN THE HEAD GASKET - TO THE EXHAUST PORT ?
THERE IS NO WATER IN THE OIL.
ANY THOUGHTS ARE APPRECIATED.


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Another possibility is a cracked head.


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If the pressure tester does not show anything, you may want to try a chemical block test. It involves a chemical in a tube over an air stone, the tube fits on the radiator outlet, and any air or gasses from the radiator passes through the air stone, and than throught the fluid.
The fluid reacts to Carbon Monoxide. It changes color. If you get a color change, you have exhaust leaking into the cooling system. Usually from a head gasket or cracked component.
Don't forget to pressure test the cap itself. The cap is often overlooked and often the cause of small leaks.