2.0T Coolant leak

[mark1319]

Anyone ever had any leaks in the 2.0T, currently got one that I can't source so if anyone has experience or help

[Duncan]

'fraid not m8. How much you losing? Any signs of mixing anywhere?

[garvey]

if no visible sign and not alot what about the rubber seal on the header tank lid

[mark1319]

'fraid not m8. How much you losing? Any signs of mixing anywhere?

Not much, needs topped up every couple of months. No signs of mixing and it's been losing since June last year so if it was major something would have went by now

if no visible sign and not alot what about the rubber seal on the header tank lid

I'll have a look mate

I did have it warmed up and on stands today, but there was nothing obvious. Going to keep a good eye and see if it's losing when running or sitting overnight etc.

[Duncan]

Not much, needs topped up every couple of months. No signs of mixing and it's been losing since June last year so if it was major something would have went by now

That's good news at least. Could just be something as simple as a split pipe, leaking join etc.

[mark1319]

I wouldn't mind topping it up if there wasn't a bl00dy strut brace in my way LOL. Got an 80mile journey tonight so I can see if it's losing on journeys or not.

[rushy]

Flour mate. Not going to work in this weather but in the dry it will show a leak. The Ally heads fail if the blue antifreeze is used. There was a couple of posts last year on z22 about water in the coil pack/plug channel, turned out the heads had failed and coolant was coming out near the plug holes. Worse case I know, but if all else fails take a look under the cover. Have you checked the compression?

[mark1319]

Not had it tested rushy. I'll check under the cover tomorrow mate:thumbs: