HBV?

[Eighth_dwarf]

Haven't had time to check yet but suspect that it has gone. On the way to and from work yesterday noticed what I thought was smoke burning off the engine (was expecting this as changed the oil and spilt a bit as only I can do!). When stopped I coudn't smell burning oil so had a look underneath and o and behold water dripping out at an alarming rate! At the rear of the engine over the drivers side. All I can think of there (unless a water pipe has gone but not enough water for that) is the HBV. Couldn't see it properly and coulnd stick me hand round there as it was too hot.


I will check properly tonight, but has anyone any other suggestions?

Also is it worth me doing the manifold gasket at the same time? as no doubt I'll have to get the plenum and injectors off to get to the HBV. Is it just as well to get the inlet manifold and coolent bridge off to get at that damn metal water pipe (where does this connect to anyway)?

[Marks DTM Calib]

Remember that with the aircon on you will get condensate dripping from either side of the gearbox and its normaly quite a bit (its actualy quite humid at the moment!).....

Dont confuse this with a coolant leak.....watch the coolant level to be sure.

[nixoro]

Having had a recent problem with my HBV it doesn't sound to be the same problem as with mine the coolant bottle became empty and a nice trail behind the car of coolant and the MID flashed up check coolant level, have you had anything like this?

[Eighth_dwarf]

got to admit I don't remember seeing the check coolent level from the mid, but to be honest wasn't really looking at it,  but it was leaving a small droplet trail behind, there was steam coming out of the bonnet when sat at traffic lights (passenger side) and a fair bit running dowm when I parked up and had a good look underneath. Funny thing was the water on the ground wasn't red hot as I would have expected.

I will check the HBV properly tonight including the coolent level as it should be on full....it was after I changed the oil anyway!