wolfhound

i just had a chance to check out my engine again. it seems that the leak is coming from the a/c compressor. any thoughts on what might be leaking on the a/c compressor? i plan on taking it off when this god forsaken rain lets up.

im in a hurry so i didnt bother reading the whole post. when i heard a water noise from my 2003 baja it was because my head gaskets were blown. this is common for these vehicles and the boxer engines are notorious for having bad cooling systems. i would have a mechanic test the exhaust fumes for the presence of coolant. they do this with some kind of test kit (you can also get one at a parts store). if your head gaskets are blown it will allow water into the head and force air into the coolant lines which will cause youre car to overheart for a few seconds before cooling back down. this problem will persist and grow gradually worse and could seriously damage youre engine. in the mean time, burp your coolant by taking the radiator cap off (when the engine is cold) and allow it to run. you will notice it bubbling air out of the radiator. do this until it quits burping (took my car about 5 minutes or several engine cycles). add coolant until your radiator is topped off. this way you can limp it around until you get a permanent fix, but get the exhaust tested. i wouldnt drive too far with it behaving this way. i hope this helps you

im going to check out all of these possibilities tomorrow.

fairtax, i checked the power steering fluid, and it seems to be level. I could not identify the oil pressure sender. im going to try to find it in my manual, and take a look at it tomorrow. However, the fluid does look a tiny bit red in color... do you think it might be transmission fluid? i couldnt find the transmission dip stick either.

i have a mysterious fluid leak and i need you help. for about a month now i have been experiencing a burning smell and some mild smoking from underneath the hood of my Baja. here is what ive discovered so far. -the fluid appears to be oil, though it looks a little opaque -it pools on the top of the engine beneath the drivers side intake manifold -when i last changed my oil the person at the parts store told me my car takes 4.5 quarts of oil, but i checked the hanes manual after the problem occured and it says 4.2. Could this have caused and increase in oil pressure resulting in a blown gasket somewhere? - this time last year, my head gaskets, water pump, and timing belt were replaced. could this be related? -the fluid seems a little opaque. i wonder if it might have some coolant in it? how do i check to see if this is the case? Any help you can offer would be awesome, and feed back in general is appreciated. -wolfhound

i made a sign today that said "Ask me why im dissatisfied with Nettleton Auto Sales", and sat in front of their store playing my guitar and singing bob dylan song, flashing my sign...... within 15 minutes the sales manager came out to talk to me. After insisting that he'd been working very hard to get the problem fixed i told him not hard enough for me to be satisfied. He agreed to have a reputable shop nearby fix it and pay for the costs. Great victory. Thanks for all the help, gentlemen! Victory!

how do you feel about "ask me how bad my ********************* hurts after buying from nettleton auto sales!"

good idea. things look bleak, but at least there is action to be taken.

GeneralDisorder, i like this idea. What should the sign say?

its a 2003 baja. i paid 6800 for the vehicle and was very much pressured into buying it. This is the first time ive purchased a vehicle from a car lot. It has 108k miles on it and i did sign an "as is" agreement. however, i spoke with the state about the purchase and the lady i spoke with said that if i can prove they mislead me about the condition of the car i may have a case. that is why im trying to find and ASE certified mechanic that is informed on this particular issue. my case is that because there was a misfire when i purchased it and because there were coolant issues the problem was preexisting. when i asked them about the problems they said it was mostly like caussed by a spark plug and when asked about the coolant being low they said it was typical on this car because the coolant gets pumped out of the radiator into the resevoir... they lied to me and i cant take this lying down. this is bull************. why is there no protection agaisnt this kind of bull************? someone please get me in contact with an ASE certified Subaru mech so i can get something figured out before i pull all my hair out and lose my mind.

ok, so now the man is ignoring me all togther. does anyone have any suggestions on what i can do now? i will be filing a report with the BBB of Arkansas but i doubt anything will come of that. I have also considered taking him to small claims court to sue him for the cost of repairs. In order to do this i need to speak with an ASE certified Subaru mechanic and get a written report concerning the problem. As this is a common problem with the 2.5 engine it would be excellent if a mechanic would take my side stating that the problem is in fact typical and that since the coolant was low when i purchased the vehicle and there was also a misfire (due to water being in the cylinder at start up) that the problem was preexisting. Does anyone know of a certified subaru mechanic with a good heart that would be willing to at least speak with me over the phone about the problem and possibly give me a written statement that would hold up in court? Has anyone ever taken someone to small claims? What was the outcome? help me out here!

he was supposed to have the car towed to memphis today to have his mechanic work on it and have it back to me by wednesday night. instead, i called him at 1230 and he still hadnt contacted his mechanic. this has quickly turned into a learning experience from hell. if he doesnt make this right i may have to turn Gonzo on him, show up at his dealership everyday and tell customers my story until something happens. i.e. me likely getting arrested. i have the strangest feeling that no matter what i do i will not win. the system is not set up for citizens and consumers, rather it is set up for those that already have money to continue getting more by any means possible.

i'm still waiting on word from Mr. Carsalesman. bump for positive vibrations

Dude, I did none of those things. I ************ed up. I have way to much trust in people. I guess because i know that if i had sold a faulty vehicle to someone i would feel obligated to make things right, i thought i would be treated with the same dignity and respect. But, alas, i am losing faith in the essential decency of the white mans culture. (fear and loathing quote)

thanks for the support gentlemen. this is just about driving me crazy. if it doesnt work out im up doo doo creek