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Well, the iX still passes AirCare with new car specs but this time it dumped half the coolant on the dyno !
It turned out to be the gasket between the throttle body and the heater. It was spraying a nice steady stream of coolant straight up into the opening in the hood insulation. Lot's of it dripped all over the engine but when I opened the hood, at least a liter or so spilled from the front of the hood. For the time being, I just bypassed the heater by putting a coupling between the two hoses. Should be fine until I can order up a new gasket...if ever 
I got out the pressure washer and cleaned up the engine compartment so it does look a little nicer in there now; no more cobwebs, birds nests or leaves and branches 
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It seems coolant is a great engine cleaner, no? Glad it was something on the minor side, as you know, we are all pulling for this car.
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The rabbit left about 3 weeks ago and he vacated without leaving a mess
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I think I blew the same gasket coming home one day last year, it's a cork gasket (the one that let go one me) and has 4 small torex screws that hold the cover on and both surfaces had to be block sanded to fair them off. It was an expensive tow but it least it wasn't a head gasket! Rick |
Yes, that's the one. If it's that much trouble to clean up; I may just leave it unless I notice any performance issues. BTW: Had a nice BBQ dinner with my friend last night and he gave me his 1995 Chevy S-10 truck. I've just come back from getting plates and insurance. We're going to pick it up in a little while. Will take picks and give a run down of the vehicle when I get back. I left the iX insured until I decide what to do with it... or the truck should I not bond with it
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It's no big deal, a block of wood and a 100 grit paper (maybe 80 if it needs it first) will do the trick. The alloy comes right down. I do think these things are necessary. |
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Yeh, it doesn't look like that much of a job...20 minutes tops
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Famous last words
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That's why they invented Form-a-gasket
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Yup, I used a bit of copper ATV on the new gasket too, even with the new surfaces. Go in once and get the job done! You'll need a very small torex though.... and give those four tiny screws a few taps and some squirrel juice first. |
Humm, seems like many of us had this problem. My cork garket was replaced about 2 years ago. All the more reason to double check the coolant sensor's operation. Of course, I'm sure Peter's sensor does work. Mine did not, and I replaced it. Cheers, Kelly |
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