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Title: coolant leak
Post by: Bob G on 13 February 2013, 21:29:15

Found most of coolant on fllor this morning, second time it has done it, but spread over a year, very slight leak otherwise.  Any culprits spring to mind?  Checked all out no visible leak but seems to be from rear of engine, topped up and so far all is well.


2.0L GLS 2000

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: martin42 on 13 February 2013, 21:44:26

starship enterprise?  ;D ;D

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: Bob G on 13 February 2013, 22:08:49

Quote from: martin42 on 13 February 2013, 21:44:26

starship enterprise?  ;D ;D

Seems fine  :o

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: dbug on 13 February 2013, 22:13:00

Hoses to/from starship enterprise?

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: Webby the Bear on 13 February 2013, 22:13:39

HBV mate?

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: dbug on 13 February 2013, 22:15:20

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 13 February 2013, 22:13:39

HBV mate?

 ::) ::) Starship Enterprise = HBV ;)

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 13 February 2013, 22:55:12

Are the matrix pipes both secure and attached? I know we disturbed these to flush it, but I have clear memories of the collars going back on correctly and the pipes not coming off with a gentle tug. Worth a check though. I'd have thought if one of those wasn't on properly, it would have dumped it's coolant spectacularly a long time before now.

The other thing that springs to mind - is your LPG coolant plumbing. I noticed this looked a bit slapdash, so worth ensuring no leaks there perhaps?

If you fill coolant up, and run engine, do you see any drips or trickles on the ground that could be traced upwards?

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: Elite Pete on 14 February 2013, 08:42:11

The best thing to do is pressurise the system and them have a look for the leak :y

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: Bob G on 14 February 2013, 15:22:00

James
pretty sure it is nothing that was done during the flush that caused this, did it once last year and then the other day.  very odd but going to check all out then try the pressure test, sure it is something silly.

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 14 February 2013, 18:38:01

Am home next weekend (not this coming one) if you need a pair of eyes :y

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: Bob G on 14 February 2013, 19:44:00

ok thanks James would have to be the Sunday though.

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: manolo on 15 February 2013, 13:31:47

HBV

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: symes on 15 February 2013, 16:04:45

Quote from: Elite Pete on 14 February 2013, 08:42:11

The best thing to do is pressurise the system and them have a look for the leak :y

+1 as you have LPG too-do you have trouble starting? if so diaphragm in Vapouriser could be shot mate IMHO  :y

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 15 February 2013, 21:16:42

Quote from: symes on 15 February 2013, 16:04:45

Quote from: Elite Pete on 14 February 2013, 08:42:11

The best thing to do is pressurise the system and them have a look for the leak :y

+1 as you have LPG too-do you have trouble starting? if so diaphragm in Vapouriser could be shot mate IMHO  :y

Starting wouldn't be an issue - as it starts on petrol... :y

Vap seemed nice and hot when we checked it out the other weekend..and after a calibration/map it seemed to run quite well (certainly MUCH better) on gas...

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: Bob G on 15 February 2013, 23:37:38

starts a treat and still runing fantastic on LPG :y

Title: Re: coolant leak
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 17 February 2013, 16:59:13

Quote from: Bob G on 15 February 2013, 23:37:38

starts a treat and still runing fantastic on LPG :y

That's what we like to hear :y