did i push my VX too hard?

[Solitude]

I have a small water leak that drains right down the middle left (DS) of the oil pan. that might be a place to look

[tom4bren]

Eric,

Don't start losing any sleep yet. Even if you are getting some coolant into the cylendars it shouldn't cause any damage. If it were getting into the oil, then you would need to worry.

Tom

[nfpgasmask]

Well, my VX has been leaking coolant like a mo-fo for the last 2 months. I ordered all the timing belt stuff and I am going to change the water pump and radiator hoses, and clean the radiator. I hope this stops the coolant leak. I have been leaking coolant for a long time (most likely from the o-ring place) but over the last 2 months my coolant leak has gotten WAY worse.

My coolant level drops considerably over time and I have to keep it full, but I have yet to have any overheating. Tonight I change the oil and top off the coolant. I'm still waiting for the timing belt parts.

Bart

[WormGod]

+1

Mine has pretty much ALWAYS been low on coolant. The radiator level is fine, but my overflow is always near empty. Only time I overheated was when I had bubbles in the line. I really wouldn't be too concerned with it right now, but I do understand your concern over, "where is it going?" On occasion, I actually find a small trickle of greenish fluid right on top of the radiator near the cap. No little in fact that I just look the other way.