Coolant Leak /w pic

[Beaver6813]

Hey Guys,

I noticed this morning that my car had been leaking coolant all over my drive, not cool. Finally got around to opening it up and it seems to be weeping from one of the coolant pipes, where it connects into the cylinder block.

This picture was used on another guide but it shows exactly where the problem is, where the arrow is pointing to the bleed screw to the left of that it connects into the engine, coolant is leaking from around where it connects, am I right in thinking its a busted seal or something? I'm not too good on all the lingo so what do you think needs doing?

Cheers guys!!
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[Russ_16v]

i will imagine there is a rubber o-ring between which will be leaking but also remember mate that thats a plastic housing on a metal head, so i would imagine the plastic housing has warped and you might need a new one

 

[Alastair.]

thermostat housing leaking, common on the earlier d4f engines

 

[Beef-Mc]

Aye I resealed mine with a bit of silicone and that seemed to hold it.

 

[Beaver6813]

Aye I resealed mine with a bit of silicone and that seemed to hold it.

Cheers guys, do you reckon I should just shove some silicone where its leaking or drain it, open it up and replace the o-ring?

 

[Russ_16v]

persoanally id replace it, but if the guys say it will be ok then it should be ok

Id drain the cooling system, dry it right off, silicooooon and new o ring

 

[Beaver6813]

Okay, sounds good, i'll let you know how it goes (Y) Thanks a lot for the advice everyone!! :-D