Engine coolant leak

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Engine coolant leak

Post by Mikem » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:16 pm

Hi all after some advice my car was in the garage today for a routine check over while the undertray was off they noticed coolant around the alternator area ,they described it as a slight drip with the body on of the alternator around the sides could this be a header tank issue all advice much appreciated

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Re: Engine coolant leak

Post by travs » Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:28 pm

Sorry for delay - I suspect you may have already had it seen to by how but yes the likley culprit is the header tank. I can't remember what side the Alternator is but I was getting a fair flow out from under the tray on the right hand side. I was looking as much as I could from the top and it looked dry there so don't let that fool you.

The fortunate aspects to this is: a) the tank itself is not particular to the car so will not take ages to get the part, and b) if its not the header tank its the thermostat which is easy to get to from underneath on the passenger side at the front of the engine.

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Re: Engine coolant leak

Post by Mikem » Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:33 pm

Thanks for the reply,found the leak it's definitely coming out the back of the alternator so have placed a order for a replacement one to be fitted

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Re: Engine coolant leak

Post by travs » Tue Feb 21, 2017 2:41 pm

I had no idea the alternator was cooled and therefore could leak coolant - you learn something new every day! Glad its all sorted Mike
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Re: Engine coolant leak

Post by Mikem » Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:46 pm

Had a new alternator fitted came in at £850 including labour but all sorted

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