bit of a duh question this one ...encountered quite a frisky water leak this weekend.. engine was at running temp when i stopped, and steam billowed from under the bonnet, when i popped it there was lots of water fizzing from the area above the water pump, looked like it was coming from either of the cooling pipes going under the plenum above the pump.....could it be the stat housing or hopefully just a knackered hose.....Main question, how easy is it to DIY....took one look and thought id better ask on here first. Anyone know of any reasonably priced jap specialists in the gloucester area...... really wanted her up and running for japfest but that dont look too good now.....HELP PLEASE..........Cheers

a couple of months ago my front two water pipes going under the plenum cracked and had to be replaced - apparently its not too bad a job, tho it wasnt me that did it. if you want to trace in more detail where the leak is coming from, just pour a load of water into the rad cap and if its the front pipes then straight away the water will run down the front of the cam end covers, behind the bottom pulley and onto the floor.

Its a fair bit of work to do the water pump but its do able, i did mine just doing an odd hour a night it took me about 3 weeks.

 

Did Chunks on his car and took me about 12 hours on my 2nd go.

 

Would take a competent mechanic 6 hours or so i guess, but if your getting them to do that get them to do the cam belt too as your as good as there once the pumps off.

cheers for the advice, took the rad out today, and found the leak. a blown hose just after the solid pipe from the rad above the stat. but its a pain in the arse to get at. one last question if i may be so bold.... will standard rad hose up to 170 c be enough or should i go for the higher rated hose..[ATTACH]41841[/ATTACH]