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penyrhelddu · * Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 34 Location: AMMANFORD

I have been experiencing coolant loss for some months.. I hope I have found why..?

A 1/2" rubber pipe from the thermostat that disappears under turbo has blown next to thermostat housing. I think it has been letting coolant escape as steam for a while and finally given up.. theory?

Anyone know what it is and what to buy to replace?
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dxmedia · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 22:22 Post subject:

Sounds like the engine might have got a little hot and blow the head gasket on no/ 1 cylinder. If that goes it'll leak down the face of that side of the engine just behind the water pump?
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penyrhelddu · * Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 34 Location: AMMANFORD

Definately split pipe... heard the hiss of escaping steam somewhere behind the stat housing - thought at first of head gasket but on refilling with water it most definately quite literally poured out of the split in the hose....
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dxmedia · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 22:31 Post subject:

Cut the pipe and put back together then?
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penyrhelddu · * Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 34 Location: AMMANFORD

why didnt I think of that...?

simply brilliant...
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dxmedia · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 22:35 Post subject:

Post beer - trying to work out if that taking the piss or not

Laughing

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penyrhelddu · * Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 34 Location: AMMANFORD

tinkering with cars is all new to me..

lateral thinking.. cut the pipe shorter..

no taking of pi55 intended Embarassed

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dxmedia · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 22:41 Post subject:

If it's close enough - yeah - stanley knife and cut just after the split.... if it's the one i'm thinking keep a very close eye on the water level though for potential head gasket Wink

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penyrhelddu · * Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 34 Location: AMMANFORD

The pipe was too short once cut.... worth a try... bought and fitted new length of pipe this morning.

Will monitor over coming days.... thanks for your help.
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dxmedia · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:17 Post subject:

Cool - take it it's worked ok?
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:::Matski::: · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 16:42 Post subject:

If it split it is probebly perished inside. Better of replacing as you did.

Halfords selll coolent hose at the counter Wink

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