Found my leak - how bad? · Aussieveedubbers

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Jan 2009, 1:10 pm

#687229

Well - i have had a leak for a while now and finally found it

Not bad - maybe 250ml every 1000kms
More of a heavy weep than anythig

It appears to be the top stud/elbow flange on the right hand head - well more water jacket
It is below the alternator and above the oil inlet
The pipecomes/goes to the water pump

I am hoping it is just the gasket but i am going away next Sunday and dont want to go stuffing it before i go away

Besides being in a bitch of a place and other comments?
Do these flanges crack?
Is it the stud?
Does the head/jacket bit crack??

Here are some pics

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waltermitty Legend when my beer goggles are on

1,993 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Jan 2009, 1:46 pm

#687232

Yes
Yes
and Yes !

Its stuffed mate get Andrew to help find a Subi for it!
LOL
Mitchell

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Jan 2009, 2:12 pm

#687240

not bloody likely 😘

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Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Jan 2009, 8:43 pm

#687304

It just sounds like the gasket needs replacing, I wouldn't worry too much.
Dave

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Jan 2009, 7:53 pm

#687510

OK - turns out the "bit" is plastic and cracking is a common problem

Sounds like a simple replacement jobbie

Except all the shop are closed
Araldite will suffice till we get back from Byron

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Jan 2009, 6:07 am

#687574

not all the shops are closed 9789-1777

It will be under pressure so it will probally burts on the way up to Byron
especially if you push it and its a nice HOT day

simple remove and replace and check the fluid level

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

waltermitty Legend when my beer goggles are on

1,993 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Jan 2009, 8:23 am

#687591

Barry,
If you get a chance and come past Port Maquarie drop in for a beer Mitchell 0433 539 936

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Jan 2009, 8:32 am

#687594

vw54 wrote:not all the shops are closed 9789-1777

God Bless Boris 😍

Off to get one now

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