Coolant leak - worst feared - please help(with pics!!)

ADAMD · Post by **ADAMD** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:08 pm

Having had an overheating episode caused by pin-hole in
large metal pipe, I now have a coolant leak appearing from behind the
lower large pulley at the front of the engine.

It is impossible to get a good look at where it might be coming from,
can anyone offer any advise?
I am fearing the worst
Many Thanks

Adam

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Ralph · Post by **Ralph** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:18 pm

Water pump ???

haydn callow · Post by **haydn callow** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:59 pm

Water pump ! agreed

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:19 pm

Yup...water pump...easy (if not cheap) to replace.

good luck

H

ADAMD · Post by **ADAMD** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:23 pm

Thanks chaps, I had a look at what I thought was the water pump area, but could see very little.
Does anyone have a good picture showing the waterpump position in relation to that large pulley.

Thanks again.
Adam

alphabetter · Post by **alphabetter** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:31 pm

Water pump is item 15-100T on this diagram:
http://www.lushprojects.com/bongopartsm ... no=.html#3

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:31 pm

Not very good at describing just where but I think its up a bit and to the right.

My pump bearings went as a result of the belts being ovetightened when replaced on a service. Started with a little leak like yours then failed catastrphically in southern France. French garage replaced pump...filled up the water and bled the system and away we wnt all the way home.

cheers

H

ADAMD · Post by **ADAMD** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:37 pm

I am very grateful for everyone's assistance.
Once I locate the pump, where should I look for a leak?
The trickle is very definitely on the right of the center of that large pulley, the water pump appears to be on the left hand side - could it track across??

Thanks
again.
Adam

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 9:32 am

The leak appears to come from the centre hub of the pump.

With the engine running it sort of sprays a fine dribble around the area then this pools wherever is handy.

H

neepboy · Post by **neepboy** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 11:12 am

yeah looks like the water pump I had to replace a hose and pump 2 weeks ago..in the freezing cold..and at night due to work/christmas commitments...and outside as the bongo is too tall for the shed..

.NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS IVE GOT A BRAND NEW PUMP AND GASKET BOUGHT IN ERROR (ITS A LONG STORY) IF you want it i'll let you have it for less than I paid for it

and if you want a step by step guide to how I relpaced my pump give us a shout...It's Christmas after all!!!

(almost)

ADAMD · Post by **ADAMD** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:38 pm

Thanks neepboy, I have PMed you.

Adam

haydn callow · Post by **haydn callow** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:01 pm

that brought a tear to my eye !! not suprising though on this forum.
Much better than reading all about the FLARE up before Christmas.
Balance of the world is now restored.

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:43 pm

haydn callow wrote:that brought a tear to my eye !! not suprising though on this forum.
Much better than reading all about the FLARE up before Christmas.
Balance of the world is now restored.

Oh yes indeed

coco bongo · Post by **coco bongo** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:38 am

Sorry about your predicament!. If its any consolation to you mines in the garage at the moment with head gasket problems.

I too have had the waterpump done. Also a rad and thermostat. Im hoping that after this is done, that will be it. PLEASE!!!!!!!!

Hope you get yours sorted with ease, and If it is a fresh import get all that coolant out, flush it through, and most important get it bled PROPERLY.

Say it to everyone, but trust me it is very worth it. And even to say treat yourself to a new radiator.

Best of luck
Darren.