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darren m
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 Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 0:42 Post subject: loosing water. |
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whats the best product on the market for coolant system leak
think I,m loosing a bit more water and I,m sure its coming from the front crank case gasket that the water pump and pullys attach to, same place as before but getting worse.
is there any product worth trying to seal it or slow it down abit
thanks
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 2:15 Post subject: |
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| If gasket has gone then new gasket . If its a casing issue quicksilver . Pouring stuff in can do more damage than help sometimes . It just depends how bad the leak but its winter now you don't want a temp fix that leaks . You want the right amount of anti freeze and water not get you home water that freezes over night |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 16:10 Post subject: |
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Changing the gasket is the best solution.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 17:01 Post subject: |
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When you say before what do you mean?
Is the water pump ok if the bearing or seal gone on the pulley the its a new unit |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 17:01 Post subject: |
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Have you checked the pipe that comes out of the head and goes to the turbo ?
Have you checked the "tell tale" hole on the underside of the water pump ?
Is the sound insulation still in place ?
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 17:07 Post subject: |
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Hold on...Which Engine 3.1 or 3.0 ?
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 18:05 Post subject: |
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| Red Robbo wrote: |
Have you checked the pipe that comes out of the head and goes to the turbo ?
Have you checked the "tell tale" hole on the underside of the water pump ?
Is the sound insulation still in place ? |
hi Robbo no , I,ve not checked that turbo pipe , is it hidden via the aircon unit
sorry its a 3.1
I ve seen water gathering on top of the casing exactly where the turbo boost pipe clips on , I looked at it before and because it was only a drip , I,ve left it.
anyway since its been a little bit cooler I,ve been using the heaters/ blowers ( no idea if that would cause it to get worse ) and started to notice more water dripping down the engine from the same place and then dripping down the other side depending on the angle the car is parked at .
after a bit of research I,m guessing it is coming from that big gasket that covers the front of the enging ( anyone tell me the correct name ) as I said I,m guessing that's where its from because via using a torch and mirror I can see water gathering on that shelf where the vacuum pipe clips on under the thermo housing
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 21:44 Post subject: |
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Ok....as its a 3.1 cancel 1st and 3rd point.... 
Do you have a pic to clarify exactly where you are seeing where the leak is ? the I'll have a peek at mine on the morrow 
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| Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 18:08 Post subject: |
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Sounds like the same place mine was leaking from, it was the crank case gasket.
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darren m
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| Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 13:42 Post subject: |
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yea very difficult to get a pic as its hidden under the overhang of aircon unit and 2 drive belts , I can only see it via a mirror and torch the shelf/ casing gets wet and gathers and then runs down the engine.
unfortunately I think keith might be right , but my god it looks difficult , I think its beyond my limited knowledge
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