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is this the start of a leak?

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:01 pm
by phil 1
Hi
After reading all the threads about overheating and the complicated cooling system I decided to give mine a good look over. All looks ok apart from the two hoses to the front heater where there is a white crusty substance around the hoses. So is this the start of a leak? :?
Thanks phil
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:20 pm
by Peg leg Pete
looks like a small amount has seaked out at some point, is your coolant level staying constant?

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:35 pm
by phil 1
yes Pretty much I top up a small amount every 2-3 months, and the needle sits rock steady at 11.30.

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:40 pm
by Peg leg Pete
Worry not then :wink: just monitor as you are doing, these overheating threads do cause concern, but the plus side is that members are made aware of correct coolant quality, levels etc, do a coolant change every 2 years, bleed the system, replace jaded hoses and caps as need arises and you will be fine :wink:

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:11 pm
by phil 1
Thanks for your advice :D , I think I will changing the hose clips with some good old jubilee clips just as a precaution. :)
Thanks phil

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:24 pm
by Peg leg Pete
Thats what I have done, jubilee clips are much more user friendly--stay cool :wink: