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Clarkey

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V6 Coolant Leak
« on: 17 November 2012, 15:13:16 »
Noticed when replacing the timing belt signs of a slight coolant leak between the heads. Hoping it's from the thermostat housing but should I lift the oil cooler for a look also?
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Re: V6 Coolant Leak
« Reply #1 on: 17 November 2012, 15:30:29 »
Potential leak points in this area -

Thermostat housing
Oil cooler plate
Coolant bridge dowty seals
Pinholed hose that connects to coolant bridge

HTH  :y
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Re: V6 Coolant Leak
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Re: V6 Coolant Leak
« Reply #3 on: 17 November 2012, 16:06:48 »
@Johnny. Thanks for links but have just fitted new coolant pump so pressure test is not an option.
@dbung. There are traces of coolant around both oil cooler & thermostat housing so will lift both to be sure.
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Re: V6 Coolant Leak
« Reply #4 on: 18 November 2012, 00:19:18 »
Quote from: Clarkey on 17 November 2012, 16:06:48
@Johnny. Thanks for links but have just fitted new coolant pump so pressure test is not an option.
@dbung. There are traces of coolant around both oil cooler & thermostat housing so will lift both to be sure.
Cheers.

Check out other potential leak points while you've got it stripped down  ;)
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Re: V6 Coolant Leak
« Reply #5 on: 25 November 2012, 17:50:22 »
Leak was from plate over oil cooler. Fitted new thermostat whilst in there. Cheers for info. :y
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