[movelook]

 

[movelook]

I recently changed the VCG and accidentally left the circled hose a bit loose. When i started the car, coolant started dripping through there.
A friend told me this could be a early sign of a blown head gasket. Want to make sure he’s right. Thanks in advance

 

[Litespeed08]

There should not be any coolant in that line under normal circumstances. If there is any coolant then it had to get through the block (crack/gasket) or it was put into your valve cover for whatever reason. So your friend is giving you good advice. I would have it professionally checked asap for verification and to avoid a possible bad situation getting very, very bad and stranding you somewhere.

 

[merlinj79]

Have you noticed any coolant loss previously? The reservoir is pretty small on these cars.

I assume you're certain it's coolant and not condensation?

Also, there is actually a coolant line going to the throttle body (for warmup) which is just downstream on the intake. I've never seen the TB dissaessembled but it might be possible for a leak there to contaminate the upstream intake, although that would be going against the airflow.

But most likely what Litespeed said.