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[omega3000]

Can the pipe thats held on with the jublee clip be accessed "bottom left" or is it engine out job 

 

[doz]

Maybe with a long screwdriver if you take the scuttle off.

[omega3000]

I wonder if that is a replacement clip instead of the vx spring loaded clips 

[The Red Baron]

yes you can get to it but i find the plenumn off makes it alot easier. still a right royal pain in the wotsits though.

[amba]

It will be much easier with the "top deck cleared "

Remove plenum/fuel rail/inlet manifold then sandwich plate.That way you will have a much easier time getting a screw driver onto the jubilee clip .It should be a VX spring type clip as a jubilee clip tends to bite into the pipe as it is tightened and that may be the source of your ongoing leak as when pressure builds up that pipe swells and causes the clip to cut into the hose.

If you suspect that is the source of the leak might be safer to get a new pipe and a spring clip as that way you will get a proper seal.

Removing all the above to gain access will be necessary when you come to replace it as it is not too accessable and you need to be sure it is fully secured.

[omega3000]

It will be much easier with the "top deck cleared "

Remove plenum/fuel rail/inlet manifold then sandwich plate.That way you will have a much easier time getting a screw driver onto the jubilee clip .It should be a VX spring type clip as a jubilee clip tends to bite into the pipe as it is tightened and that may be the source of your ongoing leak as when pressure builds up that pipe swells and causes the clip to cut into the hose.

If you suspect that is the source of the leak might be safer to get a new pipe and a spring clip as that way you will get a proper seal.

Removing all the above to gain access will be necessary when you come to replace it as it is not too accessable and you need to be sure it is fully secured.

Well its a long shot but i remember the MOT bloke saying there was a slight leak running down the back from somewhere , when the car is turned off i can hear a hissing sound like a leaky pipe from the back of engine so my thoughts are this pipe or connection 

I think ill try this first as its going to be "slightly" easier than getting to the water pump then see what i discover ..either way the car will be off the road for a few days if not longer 

[The Red Baron]

It will be much easier with the "top deck cleared "

Remove plenum/fuel rail/inlet manifold then sandwich plate.That way you will have a much easier time getting a screw driver onto the jubilee clip .It should be a VX spring type clip as a jubilee clip tends to bite into the pipe as it is tightened and that may be the source of your ongoing leak as when pressure builds up that pipe swells and causes the clip to cut into the hose.

If you suspect that is the source of the leak might be safer to get a new pipe and a spring clip as that way you will get a proper seal.

Removing all the above to gain access will be necessary when you come to replace it as it is not too accessable and you need to be sure it is fully secured.

no you dont.

[Nick W]

If you're working with Jubilee clips, then having the flexible driver for them is a good idea. A trip to your local Halfords will source such a thing. They also stock long ones, which I'm sorely tempted by.
Also, when refitting Jubilee clips(and I can't abide the stock spring ones so don't refit them) it's always worth paying attention to their alignment for access to the screws!

[omega3000]

I hope its going to be THE fix but its the only way to rule it out check check and re check .

If only it was out the engine bay 

[dbug]

If you're working with Jubilee clips, then having the flexible driver for them is a good idea. A trip to your local Halfords will source such a thing. They also stock long ones, which I'm sorely tempted by.
Also, when refitting Jubilee clips(and I can't abide the stock spring ones so don't refit them) it's always worth paying attention to their alignment for access to the screws!

Not a good idea mate - the Vx ones are designed to clamp evenly, whilst on tightening a jubilee clip there is a tendency for it to "bite" into the pipe leading to potential leakage in the future.  They can also be overtightened.

Vx and other car manufacturers spent a lot in researching and optimising these clips.

[Keith ABS]

   Get the parts first then try it over easter as you may have 4 days to do it, possably not missing work.  Keith B

[amba]

Quote from: amba on Yesterday at 20:11:29
It will be much easier with the "top deck cleared "

Remove plenum/fuel rail/inlet manifold then sandwich plate.That way you will have a much easier time getting a screw driver onto the jubilee clip .It should be a VX spring type clip as a jubilee clip tends to bite into the pipe as it is tightened and that may be the source of your ongoing leak as when pressure builds up that pipe swells and causes the clip to cut into the hose.

If you suspect that is the source of the leak might be safer to get a new pipe and a spring clip as that way you will get a proper seal.

Removing all the above to gain access will be necessary when you come to replace it as it is not too accessable and you need to be sure it is fully secured.


For ease of access the clearer the top of the working space is the better.