So, NUB63T is a little weepy right now. The car's been shedding green tears.
We knew about the coolant leak when we bought it, but it doesn't appear to be leaking from the pump. It seems to be coming out from the bottom of the block.
It'd been leaking a crapload more fluid than we expected. It's not particularly drivable until we get this resolved. At least its stupidly cold in Sydney right now, so hopefully its not a major issue.
We're trying to see if it can be fixed simply with some silicone sealant. We've been plugging up the holes with it for the last 2 days, and running it around between the block and the sump as a second gasket.
So Carmen and I have had the car up on stands for the last few days, poking around under the bonnet. Our backs are killing us, lying down or bending over trying to reach every nook and cranny.
We've had a work light shining on the bottom, to try and dry the stuff out quicker. It looks kind of cool, actually.
We've done it a few times now, and we're hoping it'll hold. Otherwise the car might actually need to go to someone to fix. :(
UPDATE: So I went out and checked the car.
Ut oh.
I gave The Engine Whisperer a call, and hopefuly he has some ideas. Ones that don't involve a shitload of money.
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