archer1.8 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 So maybe I am being paranoid but idk. I have always delt with NA subarus and the HG problem so thats why I am paranoid. Bought my Leggy GT with 108K on it. 20K on new turbo. Never had to add a drop of coolant to it. Went stage 1 about 5,000 miles ago and everything still was great. I dont abuse the car minus the occasional spirited drive, but recently I could get a wiff of coolant after any drive, but level still was good. This morning after my hour comute to work I checked the overflow tank and it was at LOW. I had the heater on the whole way. Went out to check the car at break, Overflow tank just a bit above LOW and radiator and turbo coolant tank all full. I checked the upper and lower coolant hoses and they appear dry. Nothing under the car. Any ideas of what other hoses to check? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 13, 2012 I Donated Share Posted August 13, 2012 Heater core lines, coolant cross over pipe, thermostat housing, radiator, etc....just take a general look around. Its 730am and almost 100 degrees outside where I'm at. What on earth do you need your heater for this time of year!!>!!!>!>>>> -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer1.8 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 North East PA lol Left my house at 5am and it was 56 degrees out. But I have a thing about wearing a hoodie and opening the window a bit with the heater and heated seats on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer1.8 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 I saw some threads about the "t" line under the IC?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I saw some threads about the "t" line under the IC?? That T is normally talked about for the vaccum lines. A 2008 should not be leaking coolant. You may want to get a flash light, get under the car and look up under the bottom engine cover. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer1.8 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 its an 05. Yea with all the HG problems from my NA days i always fear the worst. I am hoping to find a leaky hose somehwere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I must of had you mixed up with another thread. These cars don't noramlly have HG issues. They fixed that. 05 could have the crossover tube rusting. I replaced mine when I did the short block. It was pretty rusty. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer1.8 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 the crossover from head to head correct? yea alot of the lines under the intake are very rusty. Damn NY car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer1.8 Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Found some coolant drips on my crossmember...now to find the leak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 No crossover tube is below the timing cover up front. There are a few hoses and the big aluminum tube on top of the short block, but that has o-rings and should never leak. Trying to remember what it looks like, I think all of the hoses are on the drivers side top/back by the brake booster. The rest of the hoses are up front down below the timing belt cover. My thread, "got some new stuff for eng R&R" might have pictures. I have more then that at home if you need. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer1.8 Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 thanks for your help Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Your welcome, that's why most of us are here. Good Luck. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shello007 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Hey Max, I think I'm having the same problem. Can't locate a leak. I've changed both radiator caps, top hose, hose to turbo reservoir, but not seeing any around the bottom hose. Get a faint smell at times, but more so the swishing of coolant in the heater core. I try top it up (Run engine with heat on while topping up turbo reservoir). Stumped :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver03 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 ^^I also had a very small coolant leak...mine turned out to be seepage at the lower rad hose at the t-stat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackPearl Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I had a little seepage from my turbo coolant line, check that too. Self proclaimed PNW Craiglist find of the day Champion, April 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer1.8 Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Thats what it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shello007 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Replaced my bottom hose. Seems to have done the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shello007 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Guess I spoke too soon. I'm sorry to beat a dead horse. I noticed that I still get a faint burning smell. When replacing bottom hose I drained coolant, and also, in cleaning what I thought was just an old dirty reservoir, turned out to be a reservoir that had significant oil deposits in it. I don't know if this was from precious owner, but there was a lot of goop and black residue in front reservoir. Cleaned it thoroughly, and have been observing for a week now; no oil residue. I still hear coolant swishing in heater core though, especially if I rev while idle. Flow wil correspond with revving. WHat gives..is there a possible head gasket issue? Coolant levels seem to be remaining the same. Apologies for long 'windedness'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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