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Originally Posted by SD1too
Well the leak can't be from the water pump then. It's on the right hand side of the car! It could be from the bleed screw though, as you've said.
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Well, that’s good... I think. But the question is
where else then.
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Originally Posted by SD1too
Are you thinking that the antifreeze residue on the fuse box cover is the result of coolant venting from the expansion tank cap? When this happens, have you raised the bonnet and looked to see if the cap is wet on the outside?
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It’s clearly coming from the general direction of the cap. Could be cap, adjacent hoses, or expansion tank itself. Or possibly radiator.
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Originally Posted by SD1too
I am concerned about the 130 degree temperature reached earlier. I'm wondering whether you have head gasket damage as a result of this.
Simon
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Possible. But there are no other indications consistent with HGF. Certainly like to exclude all other possibilities first.