What's that then??
What's that then??
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tdm

Original Poster:

63 posts

270 months

Tuesday 12th July 2005
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Morning All,

Having left the Cerbera fold back in November, I dabbled with a Chimaera for a couple of months, but as expected, spent most of the time looking adoringly at other people's Cerbera's. So, now back in the fold with a '97 4.2 in Antigua Blue (plus Sports Zorst, Nitrons, Spiders). Needless to say .... :cloud9:

So in time honoured tradition I'm well overdue a "what's that?" post. This time it's ..... noticed small (and I mean droplets for about 10 minutes) what look slike water loss from directly behind the front right wheel arch. As I say, not much but it doesn't happen on the other side (therefore dispelling my own theory that its due to my excessive amount of cleaning). I dunno, but thought I'd ask in case someone decides to tell me that I'm leaking every conceivable vital fluid from that one spot and therefore should really start thinking about the possibility of getting a US V8 engine replacement stuck in for good measure, or it could just be that I clean my car too much (which incidentally is the only valid reason I have to stand there just looking at it!! otherwise the neighbours just look at me funny).

Anyway, thoughts welcome and BTW it's nice to be back :D

kojak

4,547 posts

282 months

Tuesday 12th July 2005
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Taste it. Yummy.

If its just water, I think you'll find its the air con. No problems.

tdm

Original Poster:

63 posts

270 months

Tuesday 12th July 2005
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Of course it is!!!!!!!!! I've had the bl**dy air con on all weekend (BTW - I'm laughing at myself hysterically at this point ). I really do not deserve to own this car .....

As with our friend Nervous, chronic worry and doubt (especially for the mechanically challenged) is half the fun. Important thing is, I know the right oil levels, I know my gauges and it never goes over 3000 revs before warm.

Lovely cars though aren't they.

Extra 300 Driver

5,282 posts

275 months

Tuesday 12th July 2005
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Just check the water is cold, I take it you are not using any in the cooling system?

tdm

Original Poster:

63 posts

270 months

Tuesday 12th July 2005
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Well, the expansion tank is not full (below the seam), but all temps/fans running as should.

The water drips are cool however, which would support the air con hypothesis (I guess?!).

Anyway, mr extradriver, you're pretty near me I think (I'm in Leigh-on-Sea) .... in fact I think I saw your car outside the Sand Bar some weeks back (... which, incidentally was one of the reasons I ran back to Cerbera ownership ... can't bear to see but not have).

Extra 300 Driver

5,282 posts

275 months

Tuesday 12th July 2005
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Cool! I am near Belfairs Woods, now what was I doing in Leigh.........errrrrrrrr nope its gone!

tdm

Original Poster:

63 posts

270 months

Tuesday 12th July 2005
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whatever you were doing in leigh (i wont ask), at least you were balancing the forces of nature and putting a tvr among the incredible amount of porsches that seem to have appeared in leigh lately .... I'm thinking of moving.

Are you on the Highlands bit by Belfairs? trying to get an idea from your profile picture .... although at the same time trying not to appear like some kind of deranged stalker. I like what you've done with your front room though!! ..... joke.

Extra 300 Driver

5,282 posts

275 months

Tuesday 12th July 2005
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tdm said:
whatever you were doing in leigh (i wont ask), at least you were balancing the forces of nature and putting a tvr among the incredible amount of porsches that seem to have appeared in leigh lately .... I'm thinking of moving.

Are you on the Highlands bit by Belfairs? trying to get an idea from your profile picture .... although at the same time trying not to appear like some kind of deranged stalker. I like what you've done with your front room though!! ..... joke.





I am the other side, near the Old Vienna.

tdm

Original Poster:

63 posts

270 months

Tuesday 12th July 2005
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worth meeting up at some point then (?). Maybe pootle down to the next Mid-Essex meet or somthing ... never been to one as it goes

Tyre Smoke

23,018 posts

290 months

Tuesday 12th July 2005
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Devils Advocate here, but your washer bottle is in this area too - not leaking is it?

tdm

Original Poster:

63 posts

270 months

Tuesday 12th July 2005
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cheers tyre smoke - that's also a possibility. I shall add it to my ever-growing checklist. You could very well be right.....

cashbox

21 posts

257 months

Tuesday 12th July 2005
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Its definatly the aircon as one my Cerbs had the same hole blocked and eventually the area filled up seeping onto the drivers side footwell carpet!

Extra 300 Driver

5,282 posts

275 months

Tuesday 12th July 2005
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cashbox said:
Its definatly the aircon as one my Cerbs had the same hole blocked and eventually the area filled up seeping onto the drivers side footwell carpet!



Where is this hole? I have had a leak in my footwell for ages and cant find it!