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Coolant leak, top rear of engine.

PeteRoc

New member
Location
Pennsylvania
Car(s)
2016 VW GTI 6SP
Today I noticed that I had no coolant in my reservoir. Then I noticed smoke coming from center rear of the engine. When I looked coolant was dripping down onto my turbo. Is this a gasket or something simple ?
 

uberdot

Autocross Champion
Location
Ten Forward
Car(s)
Silver 2017 6MT
Sounds like a hose. Did your car alert you of low coolant? These things usually go bonkers if it gets below the sensor.
 

PeteRoc

New member
Location
Pennsylvania
Car(s)
2016 VW GTI 6SP
Sounds like a hose. Did your car alert you of low coolant? These things usually go bonkers if it gets below the sensor.
Yes it did, I noticed when I had my heat on I smelled a little bit of antifreeze. I saw a previous post about this issue I'm hoping that's only that one little part and nothing have to do with my turbo or another gasket.
 

PeteRoc

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Location
Pennsylvania
Car(s)
2016 VW GTI 6SP
I just took this picture. Hopefully you guys are right thanks.
 

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Escape Hatch

Autocross Champion
Location
USA
Car(s)
Mk7 GTI
Buy the billet component made aftermarket.
 

uberdot

Autocross Champion
Location
Ten Forward
Car(s)
Silver 2017 6MT
Always buy the billet aftermarket 😆
 
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