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Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« on: 06 March 2008, 20:39:31 »
I have probably mentioned before, but need to get this sorted now, as the car isn't being used as it uses too much coolant.

I have a coolant leak from passenger side of engine.  Judging by the amount of stains down along underside of car, its not unsubstaintial.  Frequently get steam out of bonnet that side, near windscreen.

Seems to worse when cold, but can't scientifically confirm that.

Only thing that side is top rad hose, which I have replaced.

Any ideas?
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Re: Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« Reply #1 on: 06 March 2008, 20:45:04 »
maybe a core plug...

Im reliably informed there is one by where the dispack sits



[size=9]try a bottle of radweld  ::)[/size]
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Re: Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« Reply #2 on: 06 March 2008, 20:48:51 »
its maybe the radiator..
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Re: Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« Reply #3 on: 06 March 2008, 21:52:26 »
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maybe a core plug...

Im reliably informed there is one by where the dispack sits



[size=9]try a bottle of radweld  ::)[/size]
As you know, thats my fear. Or worse.  But before bodge fluid, wanted to ensure all other possibilities covered....
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Re: Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« Reply #4 on: 06 March 2008, 21:56:02 »
MV6 or Tractor?  If MV6 not stat housing?
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Re: Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« Reply #5 on: 06 March 2008, 21:59:31 »
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Re: Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« Reply #6 on: 06 March 2008, 22:00:34 »
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Re: Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« Reply #7 on: 06 March 2008, 22:03:40 »
If it is.....radweld had been holding mine together for well over 6 months, with no problems, my coolant system was immaculate before it went in though.
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Re: Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« Reply #8 on: 06 March 2008, 22:04:04 »
Sorry to be largely unhelpful here but, for a given amount of water vapour, you will get more "steam" the colder it is.

Haven't heard of a core plug go for many years. Usually the cause of an instantaneous dump of 50% of the contents of the cooling system.

Hope it's not. Might as well do a rebore and crank/big end bearings while you are at it if so... Valve stem seals and cam bearings ain't much more and you're good for another 100,000 miles.

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Re: Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« Reply #9 on: 06 March 2008, 22:08:12 »
Its not a gone core plug, just slightly weeping when cool.

With mine I could drive 2 miles, and lose a litre, or drive 100 and still lose the 1 litre.!
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Re: Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« Reply #10 on: 07 March 2008, 08:56:33 »
I've just had the same problem, but without the steam.
For me it was the connection of the thermosts housing with the metal pipe that stick out towards the power steering pump, and connects the rubber hose to the rad.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1204793164
Bummer of a job, but Mark TDM said get the plenum off and access is possible.
Did it, was possible (hurray), and am waiting for the parts from VX.
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Re: Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« Reply #11 on: 07 March 2008, 09:35:44 »
I think you need to pressurise the system, when cold if possible, and have a poke around. Take the plenum and intake manifold off, reconnect the two tubes to the TB, pressurise the system (tyre valve in an old reservoir cap) and see if you can see / hear / feel anything.

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Re: Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« Reply #12 on: 07 March 2008, 10:29:21 »
Radweld £1.09 with Halfords Trade card.....£4.99 otherwise  :-X
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Re: Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« Reply #13 on: 07 March 2008, 11:38:38 »
hy
- i have omega 2,2 dth
-when i rulls 600-800km i lost coolant 200-300 ml
-and also i change the termostat 4 weks ago...and my temp is very high..90-95c..
question is>..
...is the COOLANT PUMP the problem??? >:(
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Re: Coolant Leak, Passenger side of engine
« Reply #14 on: 07 March 2008, 11:43:24 »
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hy
- i have omega 2,2 dth
-when i rulls 600-800km i lost coolant 200-300 ml
-and also i change the termostat 4 weks ago...and my temp is very high..90-95c..
question is>..
...is the COOLANT PUMP the problem??? >:(
That isn't high .... is it ?? :-/
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