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Old 12-21-2012, 04:25 PM
 
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She checked the car this morning & found that the coolent level was low. She she topped it off & she added some oil to the car because it was low as well. So far no problems When I get out there next I'm going to check her hoses & such over good.
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Old 12-22-2012, 07:53 AM
 
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Well the car was doing good untill this morning when my GF thats Girlfriend got to work & the car started smoking again but the smoke was coming though the steering column, What sits on the other side of the firewall that could cause this? We're hoping it's not an eletrical problem that would really suck.
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Old 12-22-2012, 09:15 PM
 
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Tell her to stop driving the bloody thing until it gets to a shop.
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Old 12-22-2012, 09:58 PM
 
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Tell her to stop driving the bloody thing until it gets to a shop.

Wish I could it's the only car she's got.
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Old 12-23-2012, 02:40 AM
 
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Well the car was doing good untill this morning when my GF thats Girlfriend got to work & the car started smoking again but the smoke was coming though the steering column, What sits on the other side of the firewall that could cause this? We're hoping it's not an eletrical problem that would really suck.
There are some sensors and small oil pipes in the back of the engine next to the firewall, one of them has probably cracked and is dripping oil on the exhaust pipe.potential for engine fire looms large.
Tell the gf to get the car to her mechanic very soon or she'll have no car at all.
I had a similar leak the cause of which was very apparent when opening the hood, small rubber pipe at back of engine was leaking,Its been a while so i dont remember which hose was the culprit but it was an easy inexpensive fix..
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Old 12-23-2012, 06:42 AM
 
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Tell her to stop driving the bloody thing until it gets to a shop.
My friend u hit the nail on the head, lol.

Do not drive one of these small 4 bangers,esp, w/coolant fluid leaking.

Surely u know that.
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Old 12-23-2012, 08:56 AM
 
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Wish I could it's the only car she's got.
She may zero cars soon if she keeps driving it in this condition.
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Old 12-23-2012, 12:53 PM
 
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She may zero cars soon if she keeps driving it in this condition.
Like I said she topped it off but I told her to keep a close eye on it.
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