dvd.kbzas

Hi,

I replaced the water pump and timing belt 3 days ago. I was quoted as well for a minor leaking in the heater core affecting to the passenger sit, but as is very very small, and very expensive... I have decided not to fix it now.

The thing is that right after bringing my car back home, I noticed some coolant leak just under the car at the front. I have monitored during 3 days and arrived to the conclusion that when the car is parked doesn´t leaks any single drop of coolant, but when I start the car, it starts leaking from the lower hose.

Could be possible that the shop did plug the lower hose wrongly? The core heater minor leak has nothing to be with this right?

Many thnks in advance

DuncanF

I had the same symptoms when I replaced the coolant hoses on mine. Turned out that the hose clamp at the radiator end just wasn't quite tight enough - nice and simple fix. Presumably the lower hose would have been off for a TB + WP job so hopefully it just needs tightening up a bit.

Simon928

+1 for a loose hose clamp. I've had leaks from coolant hoses after TB jobs as well. To determine which one I would keep the car running and hold a flashlight over the different coolant hoses looking for drips. Usually all it takes is a quick tightening of the right clamp and then you're golden. I hope that's all you need!

hacker-pschorr

Make sure the hose is pushed on all the way too.

If the clamp is riding the edge of the lip it won't seal well either.

Guy

I have had a heck of time with the lower hose and the radiator as well. Had tried several new clamps. The hose is brand new and the radiator male end is clean, clean, clean. I wasn't really happy with the fit on the new hose either.