waterleak?

[PHILC]

i have recently aquired a '95 gs300 and have noticed ia m loosing small amounts of water. there is some evidence of a leak around the rad cap so i changed the cap as a precaution, but the problem is still evident? the temp gauge sits at its normal postion all the time so its not overheating. any ideas would be gratefully received.

many thanks

philc

[Steve]

Hi Phil,

Welcome to the club!

Do you find the top of the rad that it is plastic and is crackled?

Not cheap to replace a rad and the top part of the rad is not repairable.. however.. I have had a leak in mine for over 2 years... I just keep checking it every week and only loose half a cup full a week.

I reckon a new rad be in the region of £200 + Vodka & Tonic (VAT)

[Rodders_UK]

Hi Phil - welcome to the club!!!

What makes you think that you have a leak??

[Rob]

i had the same prob on my old car but when i put the cap back on the other way round - writing facing away from me the leak stopped! wierd.

but do have a good look at the lip on the rad cap mating faces - to make sure get a steel ruler and run the edge along the top, you can then see if there is a little gap.

[PHILC]

it is definately leaking sightly as i can see traces of coolant around the filler area. its a recon rad as well. cant see no crackling on the rad either. i will turn the cap around and see if that stops it!! its in for a service in a week or two so will get lexus to have a look as well.

cheers for your help.

philc