We just changed the thermostat and gasket, flushed the radiator and now there is what appears to be water or coolant leaking from the passenger side. There aren't any hoses or components associated with the cooling on this side of the engine and that's why I'm confused. Someone said it could be a cracked head but the head looks intact and there isn't any dampness around it.
The car is a 1995 Geo Metro with approximately 173,000 miles on it.
Thanks for any constructive input.
What is leaking from the passenger side of my car?
A crack in the head could be easily hidden. Look for steam coming out of the exhaust pipe-sure sign that it is a cracked head or blown head gasket.
What is leaking from the passenger side of my car?
it could be condensation draining down from a/c compressor if you have one. but if it smells like antifreeze have the car running and look and see where the leak is coming from. it may be coming from the driver's side and running down to the passenger side on the engine block. once you find the source you can replace the gasket or repair whats needed.
a cracked head wouldn't(couldn't) leak inside your car.
antifreeze would indicate something to do with the in car heater core or hoses that may be leaking at and into the firewall, then into the car. that condition usually causes the inside windshield to fog up because of the anti-freeze.
believe it or not there's a small amount of acid in antifreeze
to help things to be clean. if the anti-freeze is not mixed well (shaken) the acid becomes stronger than need be. the antifreeze needs to be mixed well.
good luck
Not Getting an overheat? What color is the water? Between the Right Front Wheel and the Block? A/C evaporator drain is there. If overheat then it may be the thermostat gasket or small leak from the head gasket.
FIRST CHECK COOLANT LEVEL OUT MAKE SURE YOUR NOT LOOSING FLUID ???
DOES IT HAVE A/C IF IT DOES TURN IT OFF AND RUN THE CAR FOR A WHLE IF NO FLUIDS ON THE THE GROUND THAN IT WAS PROBABLY CONDENSATION FROM THE A/C..
IF IT IS HEATER CORE YOU CAN HAVE AN EXHAUST TYPE OF SMELL IN THE VEHICLE AND A SMOKEY FILM ON YOUR INSIDE WINDSHIELD WHEN HEATER IS TURNED ON
if it is near the firewall it is probably the heater core
If it started when you changed the thermostat that is proly where the leak is. Take a mirror and a light to look on the under side. It could also be the water pump as it should be on the right side and possibly the radiator. The water can follow metal on the bottom of the car before it drops to the ground. You have to get under there and look. Good luck.
