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(Message started by: craigs2007 on Aug 15^th, 2007, 7:27pm)

Title: Leaking Water
Post by craigs2007 on Aug 15^th, 2007, 7:27pm

Hi,This is my first post
My N reg 2.5TD scorpio is leaking water from where the black hose connects to the metal pipe going to the radiator.It started off as a small drip but over time has developed into a fast one..I keep having to top up everyday.
Ive had a mate have a quick look and he said the seal is gone and that i need a new pipe.Ive come on here for a second opinion and to know if it can be resealed or if i need a new pipe..Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks

Title: Re: Leaking Water
Post by jonnycab on Aug 16^th, 2007, 2:26am

Hi & welcome.....I'm not all that familiar with the TD, but assume you are talking about one of the large bore water pipes that enter/exit the rad ?..

If the pipe is split then it will probably need replacing, although you can get a rap-around repair tape. I've never used it, but would assume it's only a temporary repair option.

If it's only leaking because the rubber pipe isn't tight enough over the rad pipe then a new jubilee clip may solve the problem :)

Title: Re: Leaking Water
Post by craigs2007 on Aug 16^th, 2007, 7:57pm

Thanks for the reply..Ive had a look myself and the leak is coming from the rad pipe.It has a small split right around where it seals to the other.Looks like i need a new rad pipe

Title: Re: Leaking Water
Post by harry.m1byt on Aug 17^th, 2007, 8:27pm

You can often get them to seal by cutting the split end off, at least as a temporary fix.