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YOUR RESEARCHPossible Coolant leak??
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Replace recently
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but I also had a new front offside rad replaced recently when it decided to spring a big leak!
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My 996 has yellow coolant, but it does sound like a radiator to me - had one replaced on mine by OPC just over a year ago, but don't remember it costing that much?
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Use g12 (pink/purple) long-life/organic coolant...as opposed
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I thought all 996s used the G12 (pink/purple) long-life/organic coolant...as opposed to the "old" G11 (blue/green).
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Most probably the rad, seems to be a common problem, I had this happen to my 996, had both rads replaced.
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My 996 has yellow coolant, but it does sound like a radiator to me - had one replaced on mine by OPC just over a year ago, but don't remember it costing that much?
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Replace on mine by opc just over a year ago
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My 996 has yellow coolant, but it does sound like a radiator to me - had one replaced on mine by OPC just over a year ago, but don't remember it costing that much?
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Hi guys,
I have just walked past the P&J in the garagre an noticed a small puddle of green liquid just in front of the passenger side front wheel.
My immediate suspicion was of a possible coolant leak because of the green coloured but I'm confused as to it's location and the fact that there isn't that much of it.
Could it be a possible radiator leak or split hose?
I've tried calling the OPC but as usual I am waiting for them to call be back (or not, depending on how they feel)
Any help or advice gratefully received.
I had considered screenwash, but there didn't seem to be enough of it.
I had grope around and couldn't feel anything loose or wet :shock:
I've left 2 messages for Nigel at East London OPC and shock horror still no reply. I've got to go to St.Ives this weekend so I'm hoping it's not going to be anything too serious.
I've just been back down to the garage and had a clear out of the air intakes. I managed to pull out a ***** load of leaves and crap, most of which was damp...
So I'm now assuming this is a radiator problem, hopefully just a hose and not the whole shebang.
Now I'm am preparing myself for the "we won't bother returning your calls, just leave you wallet at the door OPC" to screw me....
Any ideas how much I'm in for?
After leaving several messages to East London OPC the price for a radiator including 3hours fitting is a £645.00 :shock: :shock:
Does this sound like a rip-off or the going rate?
My '98 996 has pink coolant... but I also had a new front offside rad replaced recently when it decided to spring a big leak! Cost me around £425 at Northways so £650 is prob about right for an OPC (although it also confirms why I don't use them!).
My 996 has yellow coolant, but it does sound like a radiator to me - had one replaced on mine by OPC just over a year ago, but don't remember it costing that much?
I think it was around £500-£550 as I had a 111 point check and a couple of other minor jobs done at the same time and the total bill was about £700 IIRC.
I thought all 996s used the G12 (pink/purple) long-life/organic coolant...as opposed to the "old" G11 (blue/green). :shock:
What is this yellow stuff? :?
