Still loosing coolant - problem diagnosed :(

[freerider]

On Sat I replaced the Thermostat housing on my car, as you can see, it was leaking.

We went on the breakfast run on Sunday, and this morning when I checked the coolant level, I had to top up about 150ml again :cursin:

Something I noticed when I had my LCAB's replaced in Dec, was that there was hot water dripping down and off the bell housing, so from somewhere at the back of the engine.

I suspect that maybe its the heater hose thats leaking, part number 8 in the diag below.

The crap thing is that its under the intake manifold :bawling:

 

[Jandre]

I also lost coolant in the same fashion. Turned out to be that exact same hose.

 

[freerider]

on the e46?

 

[Jandre]

No, the e36. Just the other day, after we did the engine.

 

[freerider]

looks like a mission to change though, I wonder if it can be done without removing the entire intake manifold.

 

[freerider]

Found the problem, what I thought was a leak at the back of the engine was indeed water from the aircon, it just gets damn hot after rolling down the front of the gearbox.

My leak however is a bit of a bummer, its the seam of the radiator thats leaking. :bawling:

 

[zaleonardz]

Pratley Steel depending on the size of the leak and the location of it ?

 

[Jandre]

Only fill the radiator 3/4.

 

[andrewbuch]

Only fill the radiator 3/4.

:clap::clap::clap:

Throw in some radiator stop leak

Or a few eggs

 

[zaleonardz]

Or install a duck

 

[freerider]

its on the seam where the aluminium joins to the plastic on the side.

 

[///M_POW]

Super glue ..:excited:

 

[freerider]

R1750 for a new radiator.

 

[///M_POW]

R1750 from BMW ?

scrap yards?
Radiator places?

 

[freerider]

Yeah that is from BMW. Really not that bad if you consider my mother paid R2200 for a new radiator for her ford laser 1.3i 2 years ago.

 

[Hellas]

Super glue ..:excited:

:nono: Q-Bond!

R1750 does not SOUND a lot though...is that for the cap only?
So are you going to swap out Don?

 

[444YYY]

For R1750, go quickly and buy it from the stealers.... before they realise there's a mistake on the price!!!!

 

[Ricky318i]

damm shame to hear that Don! are you gonna buy a new one and DIY it?

 

[freerider]

i dunno about DIY yet, I must have a look in my haynes and see how complicated it looks

 

[zaleonardz]

Don,

I am convinced that if your prepared to tackle a Vanos job or remove Tappid covers, you can handle this one.... :thumbsup: