Piece of rubber inside radiator.
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Piece of rubber inside radiator.
1997 Honda Civic EX (D16Y8 engine)
I noticed that the coolant level was dropping inside the radiator. I would just add a little more coolant. There were no visible leaks. Yesterday, I removed the radiator cap and saw a piece of black rubber floating inside, (see pics).
I removed the piece of rubber, but have no idea where it came from. The rubber seals in the radiator cap are intact and not damaged.
I checked the radiator hoses (which will be replaced) and they weren't damaged.
I noticed that the coolant level was dropping inside the radiator. I would just add a little more coolant. There were no visible leaks. Yesterday, I removed the radiator cap and saw a piece of black rubber floating inside, (see pics).
I removed the piece of rubber, but have no idea where it came from. The rubber seals in the radiator cap are intact and not damaged.
I checked the radiator hoses (which will be replaced) and they weren't damaged.
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Re: Piece of rubber inside radiator.
1997 Honda Civic EX (D16Y8 engine)
I noticed that the coolant level was dropping inside the radiator. I would just add a little more coolant. There were no visible leaks. Yesterday, I removed the radiator cap and saw a piece of black rubber floating inside, (see pics).
I removed the piece of rubber, but have no idea where it came from. The rubber seals in the radiator cap are intact and not damaged.
I checked the radiator hoses (which will be replaced) and they weren't damaged.
I noticed that the coolant level was dropping inside the radiator. I would just add a little more coolant. There were no visible leaks. Yesterday, I removed the radiator cap and saw a piece of black rubber floating inside, (see pics).
I removed the piece of rubber, but have no idea where it came from. The rubber seals in the radiator cap are intact and not damaged.
I checked the radiator hoses (which will be replaced) and they weren't damaged.
After-market caps do not fit as well.
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Even before that either get the car on a lift while it's running and inspect for leaks or place a large piece of cardboard (size of engine or larger) and run engine for 15 minutes or more to try and locate a possible leak.
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