So I have this problem I am hoping some had before or knows the solution to. This has happened to me twice so far.

Sometimes when I drive my car the red light on the 'hot' end of the temperature gauge (right side) start blinking even though the needle on the temperature gauge shows that the car's internal coolent temperature is only around 190 degrees or so, which based on the meter is the middle 3rd of the temperature gauge - well within normal.

When I park the car and get out the fan in front sounds like it's on full blast.

I can't figure out what the problem is... any suggestions? Thanks!

 

Low coolant

 

Thanks Robyn C - so there's no gauge or light that comes on to say low coolant, just the blinking lights? What type of coolant should I buy?

 

By porsche coolant if you can. There is a yellow version and a pink version. I believe the pink is the newer, but can be mixed according to loren from renntech..

 

yes coolant..

check your headers behind the car. Your expansion tank might be blown. it happened to my car so that is why I know the "BLINK" very well.

 

Yes...the blinking light means you are low on coolant.....You should get a manual if you dont have one....there are lots of things the car will tell us, in its own way...lol...

 

I have a sinking feeling it's the expansion tank that needs to be replaced...

I saw a puddle on the floor on the driver's side of the engine bay this morning. I refilled the coolant tank from the dealer - if I see coolant this afternoon when I leave work - I guess Carlsen will get some extra dough from me this week - or next.

 

sounds good to me!

I can put you down for next week Wednesday with a Porsche loaner if you'd like


(You can top if off with regular tap water)

 

I was just going to call you...

 

yeah probably is that POS coolant expansion tank. I'm sure Brian has a HUUUUUGE collection of those!

 

those and maf's

 

Brian will have both of those from me soon... he's already got my old MAF

 

you mean EVO doesnt have a carbon fiber tank with red hoses?

 

I have mine in for service to have the expansion tank/cap replaced right now. I saw the blinking light a few days ago, and topped off the coolant to keep running. I also saw the temperature indicator start heading toward the right of 180. I pretty much knew what I was in for just from reading about this issue on this forum.

My mechanic must think I'm prescient because I have been pre-empting many of his suggestions.

 

Hey Haske,

This isn't an 'arm and leg' cost repair is it?

Somewhere I heard you have to drop the whole engine to get to that part...

Sharky - if that's true, what else should they look into installing while it's out?