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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Steve Brookman on 15 August 2010, 11:22:17

Title: Coolant leak-HBV
Post by: Steve Brookman on 15 August 2010, 11:22:17

Morning all,
Noticed yesterday that the Omega was smelling of hot coolant when the Mrs arrived home from shopping. Looked at the water level today and down an inch. No noticeable leak, no drips etc.
Took it for a long run this morning and put my hand around the HBV and it was slightly wet - so I'm hoping it's this.
I'll change it tomorrow (HAVE A SPARE IN THE BOOT!).

I changed one previously on my old 2.5 estate (water did really pour from this one!) so am hoping to have no problems.
Steve

Title: Re: Coolant leak-HBV
Post by: feeutfo on 15 August 2010, 11:36:03

Hbv in the boot is wise, I'll sort one out myself one of these days, although I do have a spare crank sensor.  :)

Title: Re: Coolant leak-HBV
Post by: PhilRich on 15 August 2010, 12:00:53

Only an HBV Steve? :D, some of the guys here carry a full tool kit & spare Heads in their boots! ;D :y

Title: Re: Coolant leak-HBV
Post by: Steve Brookman on 15 August 2010, 15:56:26

Changed it this afternoon.
Four years since I changed the last one and either my hands have got much bigger or the engine space has got smaller. Took 90 mins of sweating and swearing.

Let's hope this sorts it out-will have to get another HBV as a spare!

Steve