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Title: Water leak
Post by: AdamB on 02 November 2003, 19:10

I have found the side water housing on the engine is leaking very slightly, can I just seal it with some type of sealant? or is it a bigger job?

Title: Re:Water leak
Post by: golfvr6 on 02 November 2003, 19:14

You should be able to take it off and put some sealant round it. I think it should have an o-ring seal already, that may be knackered.

Title: Re:Water leak
Post by: mk1 on 02 November 2003, 19:20

Is it a black plastic housing?, if so check for cracks in it as they are prone to cracking. New ones are not dear.
Steve.

Title: Re:Water leak
Post by: AdamB on 02 November 2003, 19:20

Cheers '6.
Mk1 - the leak is coming from where the pipe goes into the engine block, I am guessing its just a seal gone.

Title: Re:Water leak
Post by: Blue MK2 on 02 November 2003, 23:48

Mine leaks but how can i cure this? (the part pointed out) It leaks where it is attached to the head and ive tried to tighten it with no effect.
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Title: Re:Water leak
Post by: golfvr6 on 04 November 2003, 00:05

Take the elbow piece off, clean it up , check it isn't cracked, then replace the o-ring seal.

Title: Re:Water leak
Post by: Blue MK2 on 04 November 2003, 22:06

Is the O ring easy to replace? How much from VW? ???

Title: Re:Water leak
Post by: richandhazel on 05 November 2003, 14:33

Simple job, exactly as vr6 says. O ring sould only be a few pence.

Title: Re:Water leak
Post by: AdamB on 05 November 2003, 15:37

Mine is leaking from just round the right hand side of Blue mk2 pointer. Its a similar size pipe going in to the engine.

Title: Re:Water leak
Post by: richandhazel on 05 November 2003, 15:42

Hi Adam,
The same applies.........

Title: Re:Water leak
Post by: AdamB on 05 November 2003, 15:57

Cheers Guys.

Title: Re:Water leak
Post by: db Sam on 06 November 2003, 21:30

Alright mate
Got exactly the same problem on my 89 cab, took her to work today, first time she's been driven for 3 weeks and i noticed a water patch just after i stopped. had a look and that plastic flange to hose adaptor has a small crack in it going to v.w to get a new 1 on sat i'll keep you posted on a price if your interested.

Title: Re:Water leak
Post by: db Sam on 15 November 2003, 20:06

Sorry for the delay but price and part no.
026121144E   Flange inc 'o' ring @ ?5.31 including vat

Title: Re:Water leak
Post by: modulater on 19 November 2003, 22:36

Thats a bargain. ;)