water leak
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water leak
i think i may have a very small water leak as for the past few days ive been able to smell burning water. well i hadnt noticed any water loss untill this aft. it seemed like it was coming from the left hand side down by the radiator. i dont think its from the top as i cant see anything so i take it its further down. the cars a 98 uk model. im off to my uncles garage tomorrow to have a look but just wondered if this was a "common" prob or if anyone else has had this?
not too bothered as its only a leak which shouldnt be too much to repair but if anyone can offer any help it would be appreciated
thanks, gaz!
not too bothered as its only a leak which shouldnt be too much to repair but if anyone can offer any help it would be appreciated
thanks, gaz!
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If it is a leak then you should be able to hear it, get the engine warmed up and the water should be under pressure, if its a leak you'll hear it hissing as the pressure pushes the water out of the leak.
Had my rad give up 2 weeks ago, first noticed the hissing as I parked up on the drive, was still going 2 hours later. Took the rad off and it had gone at the seal on the side. Changed it for a aluminium racing rad.
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will
Had my rad give up 2 weeks ago, first noticed the hissing as I parked up on the drive, was still going 2 hours later. Took the rad off and it had gone at the seal on the side. Changed it for a aluminium racing rad.
cheers
will
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yes piastic end caps split under use when pushed hard new rad is the dest option or second hand one mine went last year on drivers side 12 years old though
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