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Re: 2002 Pontiac Aztek Coolant loss [mjonesinthenw]
by nparsons
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Nov 28, 2007 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: mjonesinthenw (Feb 11, 2007 8:45 pm)
I have a similar problem. However, I do not have the noise issue. My aztek is an '02, pushing 80,000 m. I'm losing coolant-but i cannot find where. I haven't noticed any drip spots under the car after its been parked, but after a few days I'm losing coolant and the temp guage goes up. I keep filling it back up, it behaves a few days, then it happens all over again. The needle has never made it to the danger zone, but definitely the temp is higher than normal. I don't have any white smoke, so I don't think is a major problem (yet). But I can defintely smell it burning off somewhere when I get out of the car. I have looked and looked til my neck aches under and over and I don't see any signs of drippage. Any suggestions?
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- #25 of 72
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Re: 2002 Pontiac Aztek Coolant loss [nparsons]
by ray80
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Nov 28, 2007 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: nparsons (Nov 28, 2007 7:43 am)
If yours has never had the intake manifold gaskets changed to updated part it is highly likely that may be the issue. Until it gets real bad its difficult to see as the coolant tends to evaporate. You may be able see the effects though by looking at engine from drivers side front. From top down I believe the valve cover gasket comes first, then intake gasket (look for thin black (or one of mine was blue) line). You may see oily looking residue around that area and if you do it is likely gasket is failing.
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- #26 of 72
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Re: 2002 Pontiac Aztek Coolant loss [ray80]
by nparsons
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Nov 28, 2007 (11:13 am)
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Replying to: ray80 (Nov 28, 2007 7:57 am)
what do you mean by updated part? was there a recall on this?
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- #27 of 72
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Re: 2002 Pontiac Aztek Coolant loss [nparsons]
by ray80
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Nov 28, 2007 (11:20 am)
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Replying to: nparsons (Nov 28, 2007 11:13 am)
No recall, its not a safety issue. They did come out with a replacement part (one that doesn't crack and leak) in early 2003 I believe.
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- #28 of 72
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Rear Noise
by twshafer
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Dec 06, 2007 (6:17 am)
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I bought my used 2004 Aztek with about 45K miles, in the ealry spring of 2007 while it was still cold
A few days later I noticed when I would reach over 65 MPH I would get a sound from the rear like a muffler going bad. My muffler is fine, I have new tires and I have rotated the tires. I noticed it went away when the weather got warmer, and not the the cold is back I hear it again.
Todd
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- #29 of 72
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Re: Rear Noise [twshafer]
by ray80
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Dec 06, 2007 (6:33 am)
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Replying to: twshafer (Dec 06, 2007 6:17 am)
Is it just loud and constant at speed, or does it vary when turning or speeding up/slowing down? FWD or AWD?
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- #30 of 72
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Re: Rear Noise [ray80]
by twshafer
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Dec 06, 2007 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: ray80 (Dec 06, 2007 6:33 am)
I would say it is constant. No change with turning. Noise starts at about 65 MPH and gradual increase as I increase to 80 MPH.
I have had all of my wheel bearing checked. I have a AWD.
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- #31 of 72
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Re: Rear Noise [twshafer]
by ray80
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Dec 06, 2007 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: twshafer (Dec 06, 2007 7:27 am)
I may have something similar with ours, kind of a roar (exhaust sound) at higher RPMS (kinda sounds like something going thruogh tin can).. I believe I can har mine in lower gears also, but at higher revs when I step on it a little. I haven't really had the chance to look at it yet, so I don't really know what it might be.
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- #32 of 72
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Re: Rear Noise [ray80]
by twshafer
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Dec 06, 2007 (4:13 pm)
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Replying to: ray80 (Dec 06, 2007 10:01 am)
Thanks,
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