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(Message started by: Butterfingers on Apr 19^th, 2006, 1:01pm)

Title: slight coolant leak
Post by Butterfingers on Apr 19^th, 2006, 1:01pm

I am experiencing a slight coolant leak but I can't locate it. It seems to form a small puddle about 6" in diameter on the floor approx 1' in from the front passenger wheel.

The bloke at the garage reckons its a head gasket leaking at the back and running down. Does this sound right?

If hes right how much is it roughly to replace/fix? Can it be fixed with an additive? Or have I had it?

Thanks.
Thanks.

Title: Re: slight coolant leak
Post by Daven on Apr 19^th, 2006, 2:21pm

Wouldn't use an additive - it could block the heater matrix!

I had similar problem which was the inlet manifold see here (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Problems;action=display;num=1145264397) I had no puddles as the water was being evaporated by the heat of the engine but I would have to top up about once a month!

You may be able to see a crystalised deposit from where it is leaking which is from the anti-freeze - thats how I found mine!

Good luck!

Dave

Title: Re: slight coolant leak
Post by mr._floppy on Apr 19^th, 2006, 4:36pm

What engine size do you have ? Is the engine bay undertray fitted ?

Title: Re: slight coolant leak
Post by Butterfingers on Apr 19^th, 2006, 4:45pm

its a 2.3 ultima. yes the underbay is fitted.

Title: Re: slight coolant leak
Post by sector-9 on Apr 19^th, 2006, 8:16pm

Is it definately coolant (i.e. are you having to top it up regularly)? Don't forget the air-con will produce water when it's running and this will drain - on the passenger side.

If it is coolant then it could just be a leaking core plug or a hose that's split at a screw clip like mine had. Certainly wouldn't expect the head gasket unless there were other symptoms...

Darren