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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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Hi people in need of your help I have a my95 wrx turbo but recently fitted a sti8 engine ect and new age header tank anyway drove to work today and once here left it ticking over and noticed a bit of steam coming out from under the bonnet,
So opening it up I noticed there was a slight coolant drip which looks like it's coming out of the side of the header tank, I have the metal tank which is sealed with the 10mm bolts, now the car never over heated it was just a slight drip now would there be any serious reason for this or could it just be a case
Of needs taking of resealin and refitting it as I bought the tank second hand,
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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i had the same problem on mine there is a large o ring seal under the top plate you cant get a replacement part so i made a replacement and stuck the ends together with super glue works for me
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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Great ill remove it tomorrow and take a look cheers for advise
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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the stuff you wont is Metric 'O' Ring Cord Nitrile Rubber just make sure you get the right size its on ebay


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metric-O-R...item1c25d51bdd
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 12:23 AM
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What size did you use also could I not just use a good sealant
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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Also had one of the pipes on the top crack on mine around where its pressed into the too cover. So worth checking
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