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What's the protocol for a 996 turbo front corner coolant dribble?

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Run engine & inspect for leak
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Test radiator, negative or positive can confirm even small leaks

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If radiator, order radiator, reassemble car and use until parts arrive.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

The front corner of my 2001 996 Turbo has a slight dribble of coolant after / while driving. My car has the leaf grilles fitted and no build-up there so I'm not so much expecting a corroded radiator (also air con is very effective), rather I understand the coolant hoses have crimped ends which come slightly loose due to age-related shrinking of the rubber. I've a mechanic coming tomorrow to sort it out for me. What's the process here for sorting this? So I'm expecting the protocol is as follows: Get car good and hot Remove front bumpers Get access to the radiator Run engine & inspect for leak If hose, remove hose & take to local hydraulic company to re-crimp the end If radiator, order radiator, reassemble car and use until parts arrive. Is that about right? Is there anything else I should be mindful of or that I ought to do, such as e.g. to not lose too much coolant and to not create airlocks? Is it a straightforward case of reassemble, fill with coolant and off you go - or does the gas need vacuuming out or some other procedure?

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I always vacuum fill. Also, if it's leaking any kind of quantity of coolant, you'll see the residue. Pressure testing the radiator, negative or positive can confirm even small leaks.

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