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Any idea
« on: 05 June 2007, 21:20:20 »
 How long would it take for a stealer to change a coolant bridge on a V6 start to finish please  :'(
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Re: Any idea
« Reply #1 on: 05 June 2007, 21:21:52 »
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How long would it take for a stealer to change a coolant bridge on a V6 start to finish please  :'(
I do not have the info from TIS to hand, but if it was more than 3 - 4hrs I would be shocked...
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« Reply #2 on: 05 June 2007, 21:40:17 »
So you think 7 hours is going a bit far. So far have replaced coolant bridge and seals, HBV, oil cooler and seals and thermostat, coolant hose above gear box I am told is ok. Any ideas on what else can be leaking at the back of the engine  :'(
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Re: Any idea
« Reply #3 on: 05 June 2007, 21:47:40 »
I reckon I could do the coolant bridge seals in 2-3hrs, and I am certainly no expert.
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Re: Any idea
« Reply #4 on: 05 June 2007, 22:24:51 »
Still at a total loss as to where the leak could be, help anyone  :'(
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Re: Any idea
« Reply #5 on: 06 June 2007, 10:22:36 »
Could it be the metal coolant pipe from the bottom rad. hose to the rear of the block?

Bit of a git to get to I'd imagine...

If nothing's obvious I'd try pressurising the system with it all apart and see if you can spot any leaks. A garage pressure tester, or for a DIY solution, an old expansion tank cap with a schrader valve screwed into the top should do the job. Connect to a foot pump, give it 15-20 PSI max and see what happens.

You'll have to re-connect or block off the throttle body to expansion tank connection  :y

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Re: Any idea
« Reply #6 on: 06 June 2007, 10:27:41 »
Coolant bridge is a two hour job tops.....

The seal between the main stainless coolant pipe and block at the rear is a possible, takes about another 40 mins on top of the coolant bridge.
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