I went to my garage today to collect a few things when i noticed this...

 

 

 

Unfortunately I didn't have my car keys so i couldn't investigate further. The only thing i know at this stage is that it's definitely coolant. :pinch:

Looks like windscreen washer bottle leaking

Looks like windscreen washer bottle leaking

 

I'm thinking the same too.... Looks way to far to the right, to be from the cooling system. Good luck mate; hope it's not too bad:clover:

Looks like windscreen washer bottle leaking

 

Being a shorty the washer bottle is in the boot.

 

I discovered this the morning of my MOT when i realised the windscreen washer jets were not working. :oops:

So the fluid is Green James ? You are absoluetly sure its not condensation from the AC and perhaps the floor isnt level so it appears to be coming from the O/S rather than the N/S like it normally would ?

So the fluid is Green James ? You are absoluetly sure its not condensation from the AC and perhaps the floor isnt level so it appears to be coming from the O/S rather than the N/S like it normally would ?

 

Thought it looked more blue than green. Was parked in the same place the other day when the AC was on and that was dripping further back on the passenger side - so I don't think it's the condenser...

 

Come to think of it - the washer fluid is blue. Perhaps a windscreen washer hose is cracked?

What does the fluid smell like mate.....? Coolant has a very distinctive smell - like fenugreek

Being a shorty the washer bottle is in the boot.

 

Earlier series ones this is true, though my SWB series 4 late 1994 it's in the front r/h corner ;).

Just came across this diagram which suggests the windscreen washer hoses are in the area where I can see the leak.

 

 

This would be a massive relief!

What does the fluid smell like mate.....? Coolant has a very distinctive smell - like fenugreek

 

Wasn't very pleasant. Starting to think it may be washer fluid...

The washer motors have a habit of letting go (especially after frost damage). Your SWB has one here:

 

The washer motors have a habit of letting go (especially after frost damage). Your SWB has one here:

 

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Yeah, I've been doing some digging - trying to get an idea of where it could be coming from. Have also found myself looking at this pump.

 

To be honest I completely disregarded the washer system given that the only bottle is located in the boot, and Jimmer managed to replace the duff pump and get the jets working on Monday. Didn't occur to me that there may be a hose, let alone a secondary pump, lurking in that area of the car.

 

Plan for Saturday is drop the arch liner and see if I can see exactly where the leak is coming from. This is assuming I can't see anything under the bonnet.

 

Moral of the story, don't jump to conclusions where the Zed is concerned.

 

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and pointers. Been a big help :thumbup:

Being a shorty the washer bottle is in the boot.

 

I discovered this the morning of my MOT when i realised the windscreen washer jets were not working. :oops:

 

Ah, forgot yours was a shortie