Leaking reservoirs..

[rainman]

Coolant reservoir on my 95 I4 Camry, has a small hole - (2x2mm) on the top right corner due to wear and time. Will this be the reason of the Coolant disappearing in 2 weeks time from Full to Nil. I know that the Coolant system works under pressure and vaccum, but with this gaping hole - would there be any pressure? I also did not find leaks anywhere in the system, checked the Radiator (except its underside - no way to get there), radiator hoses, thermostat, radiator cap, reservoir hose. The only mystery are few coolant droplets on the engine bay floor by the radiator - no idea from where . I'm currently driving without a drop in the reservoir, but my needle starts from zero and stays PUT at 1/2 mark. Would be adding some RED in a few days.

My Power steering reservoir has a hairline crack which is leaking too, but very minimal. Would need to replace this box as well. I guess the power steering system should be drained prior to replacing this one?

All inputs and suggestions are welcome..

[CraigW]

The coolant is not leaking from the resevoir (if the hole is above the fluid level) There is no pressure in the overflow tank. You could have a leaking water pump or radiator. ( I will remain quiet on other possibilities) Clean it up and try to find the source of leak.

The PS problem I can't say, would be a simple fix once you figure out how to empty PS resevoir.

[chronoti]

you know i have that same problem ...... i wount stay at the full line when the engine is cold only when hot even it i add more fluid .... dont worry about it i normaly patch it with some expoxy and its good again for about a year.

now if you lose fluid after your patch it then worry

and a tube of expoxy (or jb weld in my dads pefrance) should be more than $3~4

[CraigW]

JB Weld is good \ JB Quick is NOT, Also check out the "Goop" brand of glues they work great.

[DAMON]

I noticed driving home one night last winter that my temp needle was climbing at a very high rate. luckily i was a block from my house and nursed the car home. the next morning i noticed that my reservoir was empty so i filled it. took the car to a radiator shop/ family friend and had a leak in the lower hose. had the radiator flushed and the hose replaced.

I would want to have it checked out if i were you, but thats just me. but if you can find the problem yourself first and save some cash

[Toysrme]

Epoxy....

No reall in all reality, just go get antoher tank for somewhere. They're cheap. And from now on:

1. Flush the cooling system every now and then
2. Never add water only during freezing temperatures