massive coolant leak

[phillipj]

helpI was driving my 99 996 C2 this morning and ran a couple errands. I went to get gas and noticed coolant dripping heavily out of the drivers side rear. The leak is near the back of the motor just near the cat (See attatched Picture.)

I got no CEL or any other warnings. No power loss or anything else. I was very near my home so I drove it back to my house. Temp gauge was fine on the way home.

Any ideas on what could have happened before I tow it to the mechanic on Monday? A coolant hose? The engine is still too hot for me to even get under the car to take a look..

Thanks in advance.

Phillipj

Edited September 15, 2007 by phillipj

[Loren]

Look for a cracked tank or split hose (when it cools down).

[phillipj]

Look for a cracked tank or split hose (when it cools down).

Loren,

Where is the tank located?

Thanks,

Phillip

[phillipj]

helpI was driving my 99 996 C2 this morning and ran a couple errands. I went to get gas and noticed coolant dripping heavily out of the drivers side rear. The leak is near the back of the motor just near the cat (See attatched Picture.)

I got no CEL or any other warnings. No power loss or anything else. I was very near my home so I drove it back to my house. Temp gauge was fine on the way home.

Any ideas on what could have happened before I tow it to the mechanic on Monday? A coolant hose? The engine is still too hot for me to even get under the car to take a look..

Thanks in advance.

Phillipj

I was looking in my manual and it said to use only "Porsche approved coolants" . Which coolants are "Porsche approved"?

Thanks

[Loren]

Replacing the Coolant Reservoir on a MY99 996

[phillipj]

As usual much thanks Loren.

Are there other coolants I can use besides the Porsche coolant?

Thank you,

Phillipj

[Loren]

Please do a search - that has been covered many many times...

[RFM]

Dont forget to look at the water pump!

[phillipj]

Where is the water pump?

Phillipj