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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Tonka. on 17 May 2012, 20:41:54
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Car has been loosing half a litre of coolant a fortnight for a while now. Parked up with a hot engine (85deg) and after about an hour a merry puddle had formed on the concrete beneath. Sweet smell, definitely coolant!
Stuck my hand on the HBV and it is dry. No leaks there. A drip is coming from the rear of the engine.
I have heard mention of a "Coolant Bridge Pipe". Could this be the culprit?
If so, is it straight forward to replace and would I need any extra parts?
Is it on TC?
Thanks Guys :y :y
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Excuse the double post ::) ::)
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Worth checking the pipes to/from the coolant bridge, pop the plenum off & the inlet manifold. Easier to check the pipe work :y
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Job for tomorrow Mr T. Thanks mate :y
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I had a leaky HBV that was only loosing a small amount over a couple of weeks so it could still be that , it even looked ok when it was removed
After replacing with a new one I havent had any more coolant loss :y
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Stuck my hand on the HBV and it is dry. No leaks there. A drip is coming from the rear of the engine.
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Have you checked the HBV for being dry at various heat settings or air/con on or off, it can make a difference as to if it's leaking.
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Stuck my hand on the HBV and it is dry. No leaks there. A drip is coming from the rear of the engine.
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Have you checked the HBV for being dry at various heat settings or air/con on or off, it can make a difference as to if it's leaking.
No I haven't, but I will. Thanks :y
Tonight the temp setting was at 25deg with the air/con off. Does this make a difference?
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Tonight the temp setting was at 25deg with the air/con off. Does this make a difference?inside the
The vacuum operates a diaphragm which moves the valve up & down inside the HBV, it's the diaphragm that perishes and causes the leak. There's no set temp at which te valve might leak. ;) ;)
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I see. Thanks Andy :y
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As it 'appens I have a used spare that you are welcome to borrow and see if it makes a difference ...........
PM me if interested - cheers - Rob
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As it 'appens I have a used spare that you are welcome to borrow and see if it makes a difference ...........
PM me if interested - cheers - Rob
Incoming PM Rob :y
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Investigation over....
Its not the HBV or the bridge. Its the oil cooler seal
Bugger it !! :(
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Investigation over....
Its not the HBV or the bridge. Its the oil cooler seal
Bugger it !! :(
Good guide in maintenance section :y
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Investigation over....
Its not the HBV or the bridge. Its the oil cooler seal
Bugger it !! :(
Good guide in maintenance section :y
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90596.0
It's OK I suppose! ::) ::) ::) ;) :y Could've done with a bit more detail. ;D ;D
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Just got the plate back in. Now for the oil cooler pipes :y
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Investigation over....
Its not the HBV or the bridge. Its the oil cooler seal
Bugger it !! :(
Good guide in maintenance section :y
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90596.0
It's OK I suppose! ::) ::) ::) ;) :y Could've done with a bit more detail. ;D ;D
P!ss off ;D
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Investigation over....
Its not the HBV or the bridge. Its the oil cooler seal
Bugger it !! :(
Good guide in maintenance section :y
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90596.0
It's OK I suppose! ::) ::) ::) ;) :y Could've done with a bit more detail. ;D ;D
P!ss off ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D It's obviously a very good detailed guide. :y :y :y
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Investigation over....
Its not the HBV or the bridge. Its the oil cooler seal
Bugger it !! :(
Good guide in maintenance section :y
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90596.0
It's OK I suppose! ::) ::) ::) ;) :y Could've done with a bit more detail. ;D ;D
(http://gi348.photobucket.com/groups/q332/OZ53PYK811/whipping-smiley-1461.gif) ::)
;D
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Oiy, this is my thread ;D
That guide is very good. I like it :y
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All back together. Let it set overnight :y
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Oiy, this is my thread ;D
That guide is very good. I like it :y
:P
You fixed that quick ...nice one ;)
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The grey goo has had 19 hours now. Would it be okay to start the engine and fill with water? :)
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Similar question at this end too.
I sealed mine around midday yesterday and just checked and sealant that has spread out around plate edges is still slightly soft..or maybe just springy ..can,t tell.
As I don,t require the car until Monday I am going to leave it until then to hopefully fully cure although I would have expected 24 hours to be long enough
Fingers crossed the dam holds ;D
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Mines all reassembled. Compressed some goo in the vice and it, like yours, is a little soft and springy (ooh matron). Need car tomorrow though :-\ :y