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Found my leak - how bad?
Bizarre - January 4th, 2009 at 01:10 PM

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

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d170/blue74l/101_1210.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d170/blue74l/101_1214.jpg


waltermitty - January 4th, 2009 at 01:46 PM

Yes
Yes
and Yes !

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


Bizarre - January 4th, 2009 at 02:12 PM

not bloody likely :kiss:


Menangler - January 4th, 2009 at 08:43 PM

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


Bizarre - January 5th, 2009 at 07:53 PM

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


vw54 - January 6th, 2009 at 06:07 AM

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


waltermitty - January 6th, 2009 at 08:23 AM

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


Bizarre - January 6th, 2009 at 08:32 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by vw54
not all the shops are closed 9789-1777



God Bless Boris :love:

Off to get one now