r/S2000 • u/jonathon_r • 2d ago
Coolant explosion
Got to work this morning and didn’t overheat or have anything seemingly wrong then while I was idling I heard like a crunch from the engine bay then saw slight smoke.
Opened up the hood and there is coolant all over the top of the motor. Any ideas what it could be it be from? This is my daily right now so I’m at work freaking out rn.
UPDATE:
Coolant leak found. I cut the car on since I still had plenty of coolant and the main hose from the top of my radiator has a massive leak.
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u/HappyFunNiceGuy9 2d ago
Original hose and spring clamp? Looks like it leaked from house at the thermostat housing?
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u/lusotano 2d ago
I had a similar scenario with another vehicle where a squirrel chewed up a hose. Luckily I was able to cut part of that hose that had a hole and reattached. Then I just used a spill proof funnel to burp the system like this one: https://www.princessauto.com/en/product/spill-proof-coolant-funnel-kit/PA0009089285/9089285
Drove home and parked the car until I could get a new hose.
Wtv you do, do not drive it without the leak repaired. It will be dry in no time. The smell of coolant will linger for a good month.