Adam Madrid
Registered User
Hi, Im working in Switzerland for the next 4 weeks and yesterday ALL the coolant leaked out from my car! I went to the shops and came back to find a huge green puddle under the engine. I left it over night then drove it 5 mins back to where Im staying. The temp rose steadily but it was a short drive.
The leak appears to be at the front of the engine but behind the radiator. It drips down and dribbles off the sump.
I reckon it will be a big job as I'd have to take the bumper off, the radiator just to indentify where the leak is actually coming from. I cant see where it is exactly without taking things off.
As Im here for another month and have access to tools, do you think it is worth me having a go and ordering new parts on the internet and delivered here?
I dont want to get a garage to do the work as it will cost a bomb!!! Switzerland is NOT cheap!
I tried to fill up the coolant tank with just water to see where the leak was and it ran out in a few minutes. So whatever has broken has broken big time. There is no mayo in the oil cap or warning signs anywhere else. Im hoping its a pipe that has busted.
If its the water pump itself is that doable for me? I've never done a serpentine belt change before. I thought the water pump would only leak slightly not suddenly all at once??
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Many thanks.
The leak appears to be at the front of the engine but behind the radiator. It drips down and dribbles off the sump.
I reckon it will be a big job as I'd have to take the bumper off, the radiator just to indentify where the leak is actually coming from. I cant see where it is exactly without taking things off.
As Im here for another month and have access to tools, do you think it is worth me having a go and ordering new parts on the internet and delivered here?
I dont want to get a garage to do the work as it will cost a bomb!!! Switzerland is NOT cheap!
I tried to fill up the coolant tank with just water to see where the leak was and it ran out in a few minutes. So whatever has broken has broken big time. There is no mayo in the oil cap or warning signs anywhere else. Im hoping its a pipe that has busted.
If its the water pump itself is that doable for me? I've never done a serpentine belt change before. I thought the water pump would only leak slightly not suddenly all at once??
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Many thanks.