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[Sir Tigger KC]

Except you haven't fou.... Oh never mind.

No.    Hence my query.   

That transfer pipe going into the block is the place where I didn't think to feel around and it looks like a complete PITA too! 

Thanks for the info amba! 

[omega3000]

Here a bit better picture  Mite be slightly different engine but either way you will need Captain stretch long arms to get to it 

[Sir Tigger KC]

It still looks like a PITA!   

Mind you, it's not an issue that I've seen crop up on here regularly so I'll file that in the 'Hope not' folder along with the leaky head gasket!   

[omega3000]

It still looks like a PITA!   

Mind you, it's not an issue that I've seen crop up on here regularly so I'll file that in the 'Hope not' folder along with the leaky head gasket!   

Its overlooked imo , especially seeing how its hidden at the back  Mite be able to put your hand down there an see if its leaking 

[Webby the Bear]

That looks an utter pain in the arse!!!! I think I'd rather just keep topping up with coolant every month 

[Temetsy]

It still looks like a PITA!   

Mind you, it's not an issue that I've seen crop up on here regularly so I'll file that in the 'Hope not' folder along with the leaky head gasket!   

Its overlooked imo , especially seeing how its hidden at the back  Mite be able to put your hand down there an see if its leaking 

You can reach under the car all the way to coolant bridge, at least with my monkey arms When I had that seal blown coolant ran on both sides of gearbox and there was a small puddle where clutch's hose enters bell housing

[omega3000]

I think we should get Webby to give us a full documented video of how to do this job 

[amba]

As said did mine when doing o/s exhaust manifold gasket so a lot was already stripped down.The actual rubber 0 ring is less the a £ from dealers but cant find the part number at present but being so well hiden could be the source of many a leak at back of the heads.

You should be able to see it with a very strong torch and a mirror on a stick but without pulling alot apart you wont be able to get at it.Mine was secured with E headed bolts sure they were E10,s although coolant bridge does need removing to get at the top bolt and all done by feel 

[amba]

9128362.SEAL, RING, WATER INLET TO CYLINDER HEAD. SEAL, RING, WATER INLET NECK TO CYLINDER HEAD


13123679.SEAL, RING, WATER INLET NECK TO CYLINDER HEAD

EPC shows 2 listings for an identical part so think chat with parts counter would be the best bet as not too sure which it is or maybe they are the same .For the price probably safe buying 1 of each if you are going down that route

[05omegav6]

Back to your original question, don't rule out the radiator, top or bottom

[Webby the Bear]

I think we should get Webby to give us a full documented video of how to do this job 

You want a video of a fat lad cross threading every bolt? 

[terry paget]

I had off my coolant pipe last year to change the o/s exhaust manifold. Tricky job, especially getting the o ring to stay in its groove when re-attaching the pipe. An 8mm long socket fits the torx screws holding the pipe to the head.

Has this leak occured after years of service? If your car has developed a major leak I'd be amazed that it would be the O ring failing. O ring joints are very reliable, unless thescrews are loose, or the O ring is missing. Leaks that develop and get serious are usually leaks in hoses, gaskets going, cracks in radiators, water pump seals, etc.

[Temetsy]

I think we should get Webby to give us a full documented video of how to do this job 

You want a video of a fat lad cross threading every bolt?