Just got my 2001 VDP out today. Drove it home from storage (about 10kms) no problems. Normal operating temp, etc. I left it running on my slanted driveway for obviously too long while pumping the tires up. Suddenly steam started pouring out and there was coolant pouring out of the radiator hose that had come detached at the top. The issue is there were two visibly different color fluids splattered about the engine bay (yellow - traditional coolant, and reddish orange - mystery). What am I looking at here?

I will upload photos shortly after I figure out how.

 

Possibly power steering fluid, or automatic transmission fluid.

If one of them has a cooler that is integrated with the radiator then it has burst a seam between the cooler and radiator tank. The higher pressure then pushes it into the radiator and out wherever it can.

Once you get it fixed, you will have to decide whether you trust that the higher pressure prevented infiltration or that you want to do a fluid flush.

 

Forgive me for I am very newb. But, does that mean that I'm going to have a problem with either my trans or power steering system, as well? I am definitely going to get a coolant flush, anyway.

 

Well, first you have to confirm that a distant guess is correct.

In any case, it would be wise not to start it again until fixed.

 

I know. Thanks. Its being towed to the Jag store tomorrow morning. BTW, I thought the ZF Trans Esso fluid was honey colored new, then very dark after a few Ks.... Hopefully its nothing big!!!!!!