Author Topic: Water leak (Read 3611 times)

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?

golfvr6 · « **Reply #1 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.

mk1 · « **Reply #2 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.

AdamB · « **Reply #3 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.

Blue MK2 · « **Reply #4 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.

golfvr6 · « **Reply #5 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.

Blue MK2 · « **Reply #6 on:** 04 November 2003, 22:06 »

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

richandhazel · « **Reply #7 on:** 05 November 2003, 14:33 »

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

AdamB · « **Reply #8 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.

richandhazel · « **Reply #9 on:** 05 November 2003, 15:42 »

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

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