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Frozen pipe

Post by gasgas » Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:50 pm

Hi Folks,i`ve just returned after a journey of about 50 miles in the Elise SC,nearing home i heard a gurgling type noise coming from behind the drivers side of the engine bay and on inspection i`ve noticed that one of the rubber pipes seems to be coated in frost,engine temperature is normal and the aircon seems to be working ok,any advice would be great as i`m a bit green on the mechanicals,Cheers. :?
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Re: Frozen pipe

Post by woody » Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:14 pm

Is the pipe cold, or just visually appears like frost?

Leaking coolant can leave a dusting of white powder as it evaporates. Any photos?
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Re: Frozen pipe

Post by tut » Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:19 pm

Don't worry it's just gas gas.

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Re: Frozen pipe

Post by gasgas » Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:38 pm

woody wrote:Is the pipe cold, or just visually appears like frost?

Leaking coolant can leave a dusting of white powder as it evaporates. Any photos?

The pipe was very cold and had a dusting of white powder that looked like frost.I`ve taken a photo and i`ll try to upload it.Is there anything else that i should check?Cheers for your reply.
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Re: Frozen pipe

Post by gasgas » Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:39 pm

tut wrote:Don't worry it's just gas gas.

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Re: Frozen pipe

Post by Gourlay83 » Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:59 pm

Sure it's not an inter cooler or AC pipe ?. Air temp is pretty low at the moment, and doubt the coolant hoses have frozen.

Picture should clear it up

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Re: Frozen pipe

Post by woody » Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:12 pm

Just noticed you're in g11, might be able to have a glance at it for you one night this week.

Only Elise I've seen in the area has been a black edition behind the old BBC plot.
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Re: Frozen pipe

Post by gasgas » Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:08 pm

woody wrote:Just noticed you're in g11, might be able to have a glance at it for you one night this week.

Only Elise I've seen in the area has been a black edition behind the old BBC plot.

Hi Woody,thanks for your kind offer to have a look at it,the car and i are now situated at PA19 so it might be a bit of a problem.A mate of mine is going to check it out tomorrow night so i`ll keep you posted,cheers,Eric :thumbsup
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