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Test coolant system and it is not holding
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The dealer believes the leak is internal as they have pressure tested the coolant system and it is not holding.
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It was under warranty and were able to dismantle the motor, and clean every thing out.
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Surprisingly it worked and I never had another problem the motor.
As of today, the extended warranty company has requested the engine be removed and examined to be sure that coolant has not somehow leaked into the engine by way of the transmission!
I'm no Porsche mechanic, but I don't believe coolant can enter from the transmission end of the engine. The dealer believes the leak is internal as they have pressure tested the coolant system and it is not holding.
The independant examiner for the warranty company will return early next week and we should have an idea what the warranty company will do. By the way I have an extended warranty through CNA. They have an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau. If a crate engine is the solution, I have a new clutch ready and waiting for the replacement engine.
Coolant in the oil through the transmission?????????
Wow, that is some theory. Obviouly here is an inspector that has no clue what he is talking about.
Today, I found out that the transmission was actually pulled and the coolant was pressure tested again. It has now been deternined that the leak is internal. I may hear tomorrow from the warranty compan as to the action that will be taken. I can't find anyone or any information (Google Search) regarding my situation. There are postings regarding oil in coolant or a combination of oil in coolant/coolant in oil. But I have yet to read anything in regards to just coolant in oil!
I had that problem on a Volvo S80 T6. It turned out that one of the intercoolers for the turbos failed and mixed the oil and coolant.
It was under warranty and were able to dismantle the motor, and clean every thing out. I did get new turbos and all new hoses and such. Surprisingly it worked and I never had another problem the motor.
Good luck.
Depends upon where the leak is. The engine crankcase is under low pressure most (all?) of the time. The cooling system is under atmosphere to high pressure (well, high is approx. 1 bar maybe a bit higher) when the coolant temp climbs to 212F or higher. (I've seen it at 226F under extreme high ambient temp conditions.)
Under high pressure the coolant can leak into the crankcase and there'll be coolant in the oil but no oil in the coolant.
Sincerely,
Macster.
I'm betting either a cracked cylinder liner near the head or a cracked head. With either, coolant is entering a cylinder and making its way passed the rings into the sump at the bottom of the cases.
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