Coolant Loss! 1.8T

[jcp]

Hi all, first post and got a problem.

I seem to be losing a lot of coolant on a daily basis. More than a pint or two.

I can not find the exactly where leak is coming from, but it looks like its coming from the bottom front. I guess this could be the rad, but do you have any other suggestions?

Water is clean with no sign of oil contamination.

Thanks

 

[J7USS]

Could be the Common housing at the rear of the engine, cant quite remember what its called now though..

 

[jcp]

Yea, I had a good look at the coolant flange, but it seems good. Only losing water when the engine is running if this helps?

 

[jase0851]

if your only loosing water with the engine running and at the bottom front i would be inclined to think it would be the radiator

 

[jcp]

Thanks, that's my thinking also. Can I use Radweld, if so where should I pour it.

 

[J7USS]

yeah Ill go with Jase on that one then if you already checked the Flangeeyebrows Loosing a Pint or 2 is not good,especially in this weather!!

 

[J7USS]

Wouldnt bother with Radweld, doesnt sound like a Small hole to me, Loosing way to much fluid.
New rad my friend....

 

[jase0851]

ill second that, a new rad needed then jcp