[Supras] fluid going somewhere + PSP?

[Bob]

It's either leaking or burning it.  

I have seen minor leaks that are so small they are almost impossible to find
even with a pressure tester.  

Start looking at all of the rubber hoses and look were they are connected to
the fittings.  I would hope that you either missed a slow leak on one of the
coolant hoses or you have a loose clamp.

This would cause a slow leak that was just enough to loose your coolant but
not enough that it would leave a spot.  Look for crusty stuff around where
the hoses connect to the fittings.

If not you could be in the early stages of a BHG...  you don't even want to
think of that.

Bob S





-----Original Message-----
From: supras-bounces at supras.com [mailto:supras-bounces at supras.com] On Behalf
Of jford
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 8:36 PM
To: supras at supras.com
Subject: [Supras] fluid going somewhere + PSP?

I have a strange problem with fluid in my 87 turbo (automatic, 128K 
miles).  Radiator is less than one year old and works very well - 
temperature always says two-clicks below centerline all the time.  The car 
has had all plastic hoses replaced (water, vaccuum, etc).

I can fill the plastic reserve bottle with antifreeze but after awhile 
(varies, could be 2 months, could be 4 months) the "low fluid" light comes 
on.  If I check the radiator it is full but the plastic reserve is low, 
hence the light.  I top it off to the correct level with Toyota antifreeze 
or distilled water, wait 2 to 4 months, and repeat.

Any hints or pointers would be appreciated.

Second question:  What is the going rate for a powersteering pump for an 
87 turbo?  I'm to the point where I basically have to fill the psp 
everytime I get gas.

-- James

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