RSM Masser
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Having just changed the cambelt and more recently the starter motor, I was looking forward to getting some of the little jobs done, such as the brake lines, a good under body wash and seal. etc etc.
My dismay at finding a small puddle of coolant under the engine and no sign of any leaking pipes - my initial reaction was I check everything is secure that has been removed recently, to no avail, no sign of wetness anywhere.
Thankfully the inside of the V is dry - what a nightmare to see into but some careful arrangement of pipes and cables makes this just about possible with a torch on one side of the TB and looking through the other.
I topped up the expansion bottle and went for a drive, I still cant find the source of the leak, but noticed some water staining on the sump so assume it is from the front of the engine, if it is not a pipe - which I don't think it is then it is either the manifold leaking (under the air intake) or the dreaded water pump!
Having just changed the cambelt I did check the water pump, no sign of a leak then, it span freely and no movement in the shaft so after less than 1000 miles I would be pretty annoyed if it has failed.
I don't mind doing the work to change it - it is just the PITA to take everything off to find out what exactly the cause is.
My dismay at finding a small puddle of coolant under the engine and no sign of any leaking pipes - my initial reaction was I check everything is secure that has been removed recently, to no avail, no sign of wetness anywhere.
Thankfully the inside of the V is dry - what a nightmare to see into but some careful arrangement of pipes and cables makes this just about possible with a torch on one side of the TB and looking through the other.
I topped up the expansion bottle and went for a drive, I still cant find the source of the leak, but noticed some water staining on the sump so assume it is from the front of the engine, if it is not a pipe - which I don't think it is then it is either the manifold leaking (under the air intake) or the dreaded water pump!
Having just changed the cambelt I did check the water pump, no sign of a leak then, it span freely and no movement in the shaft so after less than 1000 miles I would be pretty annoyed if it has failed.
I don't mind doing the work to change it - it is just the PITA to take everything off to find out what exactly the cause is.