Loosing coolant - fast!

[Clarkey]

Hi

I'm loosing coolant fast.
It leaks a whole header tank in about 20 miles!

I think I've found the leak, it looks like it's coming from the water pump. My friend says it's a seal on the waterpump and you can see dried/burnt coolant on the gearbox.

Am I going to need a new pump?
I know I will need a new cambelt if I need a new pump - anybody know how much this is roughly to fix?

Thanks
Matt

 

[Paul182]

what car do you have? if its a 172/182 you will only need a new aux belt not a cam belt id probably get a new pump

 

[MartinR]

waterpump is on the other side of the engine to where the gearbox is.. drivers side >waterpump/stroke rad or bottom hose...

passenger side >thermostat housing,top hose and others around it or stuffed rad

172/182 or 1.2 etc?????

 

[Clarkey]

Sorry, my mistake I did actually mean the thermostat housing. That's where it's leaking from.
So the thermostat housing is not on the cambelt?

It's a Clio MK2 PH2 1.2 16v

 

[MicKPM]

It's a common place for them to leak as the plastic fails allowing the seal to pop out... It's a pretty high pressure area to.

New stat and all will be well... Buy a genuine Renault item though as the cheap ones don't last.

Mick

 

[Clarkey]

Just been to Renault dealer. Ordered a thermostat for £26.
Sorted. Cheers.

 

[Clarkey]

Picked up the part today, will fit it tonight.
Would it be advisable to use any type of sealer?
Or maybe chuck some of this in ? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_208015_langId_-1_categoryId_255217#tab1

Also does anyone know where I can find toque settings for clios? I don't want to overtighten it. cba with this leaking business again!

 

[Paul182]

no need should come with a new rubber seal . just do them up but not really tight

 

[Clarkey]

Ok mate will do.