bloody car, its getting to me today.

 

i had the age old problem of the hoses from the rear of the engine to the bulkhead (for the heater matrix) splitting over the past fortnight. bought some new ones, fitted them and no leaks at all, all was resolved.

 

took it into work this morning, and again the ******* is leaking - i cant see the leak (as its more steam, than water) coming from the rear centre of the engine bay. All i can see is the the water trickling on the road. its bleeding to death :(

 

I know the question is vary vague as I cant truly investrigate untill i get her home, but is it likely that i have another leak from the rear centre of the engine bay (whats there!?) or have the hoses come loose (they only seem to leak when she gets hot)

that is where the matrix pipes go to the engine block (centre)....though there are some turbo cooling pipes coming off those pipes...search for engine out pictures on this blokes site you'll see the set up.....mind you could it be water and not coolant? i.e have you had your aircon running as it ice's up and melts leaving puddles dependent on the humidity etc

Edited September 26, 200817 yr by Uno

nah, not been using the aircon, the car was 'hissing' when i parked it up - it wasnt billowing water out like a mad man, but it was coming out and quite a rate, i cant find the source of the leak though.