just posted and now another question..water leak mgf

just posted and now another question..water leak mgf

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400+bhp

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485 posts

196 months

Saturday 29th May 2010
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have noticed a loss of water from the cooling system, not got to overheat stages but noticed water drip from front wheel area??? any common faults here will have a look under the car over the week end... poss rad or hose ??? sure this must be common issue.. to add the engine fine with new water pump and head gasket and again thanks all

Speed addicted

5,689 posts

233 months

Sunday 30th May 2010
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The coolant lines that go from the engine to the radiator seem to be prone to corrosion, or the rubber connecting the rad to these lines. A good look underneath with a torch should tell you where it's coming from.

400+bhp

Original Poster:

485 posts

196 months

Sunday 30th May 2010
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will have a look mon, wondered if should check the stat as have gut feeling its not opening?? pain to get to I suppose, have to take engine cover off first..