Water Leak

1. smnwllms Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Frinton on Sea, Nr Colchester Posts: 240 2000 Posi VTS

   #1 6th March 2010, 14:37

   Hi All,
   
   I've sprung a leak! Its really hard to see, but it seems to be coming from the back of the engine (left side as you look at the car) below the inlet manifold. If you can imagine where the water pump goes into the side of the block, go round the corner to the back and its just there. I pretty sure its a metal pipe with a flange that bolts onto the engine. Has anyone had this? and does anyone know what the hell I am talking about and whats its called?
   
   P.S. Haynes manaul deosn't mention it
   
   Cheers
   Si
2. Jigg Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 newport, south wales Posts: 155 saxo 1.6 vtr

   #2 6th March 2010, 15:47

   take it to a garage m8 thats a hard one lol
3. smnwllms Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Frinton on Sea, Nr Colchester Posts: 240 2000 Posi VTS

   #3 7th March 2010, 07:49

   bumpdiddlyump
4. RAFkev Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Wirral Posts: 2198

   #4 7th March 2010, 08:24

   I have recently replaced this pipe on my vts. (if ist the same one you are talking about.) It wasn't metal though. Black thick rubber.
   
   As you look into the engine bay, it comes from the lower rear left of the block, runs round the left (ecu side) of the block and into the bottom of the radiator.
   
   It's pretty easy to change. But you will need a ramp or jack and axel stands. About 30 quid from Citroen for the pipe.
   
   Hope this helps.
   
   Kev
5. smnwllms Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Frinton on Sea, Nr Colchester Posts: 240 2000 Posi VTS

   #5 7th March 2010, 09:30

   Thanks Kev!!
6. RAFkev Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Wirral Posts: 2198

   #6 7th March 2010, 09:58

   No probs. If you do it yourself, it's a jubilee clip on each end and a couple of clips along the way. Make sure your not under it when you pop the pipe off cos you'll get covered in rusty coolant. Pull it off the rad end first to let the coolant/water drain out.
   Obviously make sure you have new coolant to fill it up afterwards.
7. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #7 7th March 2010, 10:17

   Also be caredul to not snap the plastic bit it attaches to, they are quite brittle.
8. smnwllms Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Frinton on Sea, Nr Colchester Posts: 240 2000 Posi VTS

   #8 9th March 2010, 00:36

   Will do. Cheers guys.