Stu_Fraser Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Went to clean my engine bay the other day and notices loads of small drops of dried coolent all over the front part of the engine bay where the alternator and fan/fan belt are :thumbdown Started the engine running and gave it a few revs but couldnt find where it was leaking from. I dont seem to be loosing any coolent and I suspect it just a very small leak thats coming from somewhere only under hard use and it is been spattered all over the engine bay by the fan. Anyone any ideas where to look??? Regards Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 upper radiator pipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarface GTti Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Is it not just from the overflow pipe on the expansion tank particuarly if its under hard driving situations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 upper radiator pipe? Just replaced it about a month ago with an Envy chromed hard pipe with 4 Mikalor clamps that are well fastened down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 Is it not just from the overflow pipe on the expansion tank particuarly if its under hard driving situations? Maybe, might of topped up the coolent a bit high after i fitted the hard pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiixer Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 If it is over your Alternator, chances are it is your water pump saftey valve. Bad news is , it means your water pump is on its way out if this is the case. JiX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Just replaced it about a month ago with an Envy chromed hard pipe with 4 Mikalor clamps that are well fastened down. its more likely that when you replaced the top rad pipe some excess coolant that spilled out at the time must of just sprayed around when the engine was started. and has now just foam as dry spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 As Abs says could well be that. You could check the water pump area next time you've had it running to see if anythings leaked. Had mine replaced last week after it perished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 check from cold the hard pipe silicone hose nearest the engine as mine leaked after install..symptoms are after driving water marks on chrome top pipe as if the fan has flicked them there.......tighten hose with socket not screwdriver...worked for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Clean off the water marks and see if it happens again. I'm suspecting the new top pipe - mines did it and had to re-tighten. When the engines very hot you may hear/see it hissing on the joins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted August 1, 2005 Author Share Posted August 1, 2005 its more likely that when you replaced the top rad pipe some excess coolant that spilled out at the time must of just sprayed around when the engine was started. and has now just foam as dry spots. Nah, coz ive cleaned it all up only for it to return check from cold the hard pipe silicone hose nearest the engine as mine leaked after install..symptoms are after driving water marks on chrome top pipe as if the fan has flicked them there.......tighten hose with socket not screwdriver...worked for me Yeah, thats exactly what it looks like, ill try tightening them a bit more see if that cures it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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