no need to split gearbox from engine to do release bearing, its in the end behind the green cap, doable when the engine is still in the car. Arse about face setup in a MK2!edit: just to clarify this is on 1.6-1.8 8v/16v engines w/ manual box. 1.0-1.3 and G60 have the release bearing inside the gearbox bellhousing so box off as you say
I have a persistent leak from the union of the lower rad hose and the radiator itself. It is intermittent.Originally I thought that the leak was from the radiator, which I replaced. I have also replaced the header tank and the tank cap. I also replaced the original rad hose clip with a jubilee clip. It still leaks. Hoses get quite hard - maybe head gasket is leaking gas into the system, over-pressurising it. car performs very well. Engine does not consume oil or coolant. No coolant in oil, and no oil in coolant. What do you reckon? I am thinking of changing the lowere rad hose itself. If it is distorted somehow, it could leak undo pressure and/or heat. Or maybe the head gasket is on its way out. Suggestions very much appreciated!
