Coolant loss

[mackgoo]

I have a 98 Boxster that seems to loose coolant only after running the heat. This seems odd because I understand the coolant is always circulating it"s just a damper that adjusts heat. Is this correct? Does any one have any ideas? The coolant shows up by the passenger front tire.

[kbrandsma]

Sounds like you have a leak in your front passenger side radiator. I replaced MY98 passenger radiator at about 120K. Very common. May just me a bad hose or clamp as well, hard to say until you get it apart and take a look. Easy to do DIY project. Good to clean your radiators and condensers once a year anyway.

Here is a photo of my old radiator and the new replacement radiator.

And a shot of the radiator and condenser prior to cleaning. You'll be surprised what you'll find. The last time I had a small rodent in there.

Edited January 15, 2014 by kbrandsma

[Hilux2400]

You have to take off the front cowl. There's a good tutorial to follow. It's easy to do but a bit fiddly. It helps if there are two persons to put in back together.

[mackgoo]

Thanks Guys.

[kbrandsma]

Here is the link to the front bumper removal DIY PRESS HERE