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Title: Coolant Leak
Post by: Steve B on 14 February 2015, 18:47:39
Over the last Week ive lost a good pint of coolant... Well last week the coolant was Drained and all new was put in. Think it was the Vx orange stuff that was drained out, And The VX orange stuff is what went back in..So why is my leak...Green ? And can you get a new Drain plug seal.  :-\
This is the only leak i can find..So im presuming this is the only one. And Tap is tightened up ok.

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Title: Re: Coolant Leak
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 14 February 2015, 19:07:05
You could try opening the valve to flush out any crud on the seal ,then re-closing might be worth a try
Title: Re: Coolant Leak
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2015, 19:11:44
You can buy a new drain plug from the dealer complete with o rings for under a fiver!  :y

However, if your rad is a pattern one a Vx plug might not seal very well.  ::)  My bodge solution was to remove the o rings, cut some very thin strips of insulating tape to fit in the o ring grooves and then refit the o rings on top.  The strips of tape push the o rings out and increase their circumference, making a better seal!  :y 

A smear of silicone grease also helps!  :y
Title: Re: Coolant Leak
Post by: joff on 14 February 2015, 19:12:14
You can get a new drain plug from the dealers which has new seal on it.
Title: Re: Coolant Leak
Post by: Steve B on 14 February 2015, 19:15:55
New plug sounds the answer to me  :y  How do the plug/tap come out  :-\

But why is it green  :-\


Anyone got a part number  Rob
Title: Re: Coolant Leak
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2015, 19:17:34
New plug sounds the answer to me  :y  How do the plug/tap come out  :-\

But why is it green  :-\

Maybe the rad needs a good flush?  :-\
Title: Re: Coolant Leak
Post by: joff on 14 February 2015, 19:19:34
It looks green but put alight on it. I often think the same :y
Title: Re: Coolant Leak
Post by: Steve B on 14 February 2015, 19:21:40
It looks green but put alight on it. I often think the same :y
Its been leaking For a while me thinks
Title: Re: Coolant Leak
Post by: 05omegav6 on 14 February 2015, 20:11:20
It looks green but put alight on it. I often think the same :y
Dab it with kitchen roll, you might find it is actually pink...

If it's definitely green it could be leaking from the aircon plumbing about six inches above the drain plug :y
Title: Re: Coolant Leak
Post by: Steve B on 14 February 2015, 20:48:33
It looks green but put alight on it. I often think the same :y
Dab it with kitchen roll, you might find it is actually pink...

If it's definitely green it could be leaking from the aircon plumbing about six inches above the drain plug :y
That was filled 3 days ago  :-\
Title: Re: Coolant Leak
Post by: Steve B on 14 February 2015, 21:48:37
It looks green but put alight on it. I often think the same :y
Dab it with kitchen roll, you might find it is actually pink...

If it's definitely green it could be leaking from the aircon plumbing about six inches above the drain plug :y
Will get under there and have a good look...If this turns out to be the case,Does that mean the aircon System must be emptied to do the repair  :-\
Title: Re: Coolant Leak
Post by: dbug on 15 February 2015, 01:11:36
It looks green but put alight on it. I often think the same :y
Dab it with kitchen roll, you might find it is actually pink...

If it's definitely green it could be leaking from the aircon plumbing about six inches above the drain plug :y
Will get under there and have a good look...If this turns out to be the case,Does that mean the aircon System must be emptied to do the repair :-\
Probably :(