Yes, it's a diesel and apart from keeping my eyes firmly fixed on the temp gauge on the journey the old girl performed well. Cheers all

Thanks to all for your suggestions and remedies. Sorry not replied b4 this, was running around like the proverbial as the said pipe split badly after my post and I was then forced to rearrange ferries etc for return to uk. Found a good local mechanic who welded said pipe and tested system for ...

Thanks for reply. Yes I have European cover, but hoped not having to go down that route| Temp gauge fluc. obviously because of leak getting worse. Will try your suggestion re cutting out faulty section of pipe and replacing! Cheers

I am currently in Rhodes on hols. with my Bongo, about to return 15 Nov and have now discovered a serious leak from a metal pipe leading to engine comp. from direction of Rad. I have noticed fluctuations in temp gauge. Now this! Problem is: parts availability here and someone reliable to do job ...