Coolant Leak

Shapfell · 3rd February 2012, 18:57

I need a heads up on coolant leaks on a N/A 1.8 system. It has been losing coolant erratically for some time, so I chucked some K-Seal in and a sparkly trail appeared from the Tee-piece in the coolant hose by the alternator. The clip looked a bit past it so I fitted a Jubilee clip instead and took it for another run. The T-piece looks OK but coolant was dripping from the front if the subframe.
Are these bits a known leak point?
I am considering replacing the T-piece and the hose that runs down by the exhaust. Anywhere else to look before I make the order?

T-Cut · 3rd February 2012, 19:46

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Originally Posted by Shapfell

The T-piece looks OK but coolant was dripping from the front if the subframe. Are these bits a known leak point?

You've not been around very long have you.

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I am considering replacing the T-piece - - -

Search for 'Gerry-T' before ordering anything.

TC

vindaloo · 3rd February 2012, 20:51

As TC says do your research on here before your order anything & don't order another plastic 'T' piece.

chrissyboy · 3rd February 2012, 20:58

as above, but get that k-seal out of the system

the plastic tee are prone to going out of shape and then it leaks fit the gerry tee metal one and it will never have another problem ...

pab · 3rd February 2012, 21:10

Thread moved to the technical help forum,redirection left in the old location.

The T-piece is two pieces of moulded plastic,they fail on the joint which is central in the construction.

Below is a picture of the stainless steel version,which has been fitted to my car for over three years without a problem.

chipsceola · 3rd February 2012, 21:29

Note the OP has had an ongoing leak since July 2011 and even visited Lates for advice, later posts said financial reasons forced delay hence K-seal used. No doubt all advice about coolant leakages has been given and read in the past 7-months.

K-seal applied several months ago and obviously failed to work in this case.
Chips

Shapfell · 5th February 2012, 11:31

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Originally Posted by chipsceola

Note the OP has had an ongoing leak since July 2011 and even visited Lates for advice, later posts said financial reasons forced delay hence K-seal used. No doubt all advice about coolant leakages has been given and read in the past 7-months.

K-seal applied several months ago and obviously failed to work in this case.
Chips

No, thats not me. I found the intake gasket hadn't been changed when the headgasket was done prior to my ownership which was one leak, this one is more recent.
I'll have a look for the T info on here; I didn't before as I was off to work when I made the post.
Cheers lads!

vindaloo · 5th February 2012, 11:35

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Originally Posted by Shapfell

No, thats not me. I found the intake gasket hadn't been changed when the headgasket was done prior to my ownership which was one leak, this one is more recent.
I'll have a look for the T info on here; I didn't before as I was off to work when I made the post.
Cheers lads!

I've sent you a PM with the contact details for the manufacturer of the stainless steel Tee.

Shapfell · 5th February 2012, 11:50

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Originally Posted by vindaloo

I've sent you a PM with the contact details for the manufacturer of the stainless steel Tee.

Ta, email sent

chipsceola · 5th February 2012, 13:44

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Originally Posted by Shapfell

No, thats not me. I found the intake gasket hadn't been changed when the headgasket was done prior to my ownership which was one leak, this one is more recent.
I'll have a look for the T info on here; I didn't before as I was off to work when I made the post.
Cheers lads!

Ooops, must have misread the posts, and happy to offer my sincere appolgies for misquoting you.
Sorry for that.
Chips

3rd February 2012, 18:57	#1
Shapfell Loves to post Rover 75 Conn SE saloon / MG ZTT cdti auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lowestoft Posts: 497 Thanks: 10 Thanked 33 Times in 26 Posts	Coolant Leak I need a heads up on coolant leaks on a N/A 1.8 system. It has been losing coolant erratically for some time, so I chucked some K-Seal in and a sparkly trail appeared from the Tee-piece in the coolant hose by the alternator. The clip looked a bit past it so I fitted a Jubilee clip instead and took it for another run. The T-piece looks OK but coolant was dripping from the front if the subframe. Are these bits a known leak point? I am considering replacing the T-piece and the hose that runs down by the exhaust. Anywhere else to look before I make the order? __________________ Oh well, it's only money...... 2004 Conn SE 1.8 Work so far:- Gerry T, Rad Fan Resistor, Handbrake Compensator, Bonnet Catch Block, Leather Handbrake gaiter, Journey Camera, Sean's DD Unit with Freeview!, Towbar, Rear Sunblind, Smiley!, Headlamp Protectors, Alloy Intake, R75 Brolly, Puddle lights, reversing camera. 2004 Connie CDTi Tourer; replacement for the ZTT.

3rd February 2012, 20:58	#4
chrissyboy This is my second home lovely little ford focus. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Dulwich Posts: 7,877 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts	as above, but get that k-seal out of the system the plastic tee are prone to going out of shape and then it leaks fit the gerry tee metal one and it will never have another problem ... __________________ [ I'm really confused. -I keep dreaming I'm an insomniac

3rd February 2012, 21:10	#5
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Thread moved to the technical help forum,redirection left in the old location. The T-piece is two pieces of moulded plastic,they fail on the joint which is central in the construction. Below is a picture of the stainless steel version,which has been fitted to my car for over three years without a problem. Last edited by pab; 3rd February 2012 at 21:17..

3rd February 2012, 20:51	#3
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	As TC says do your research on here before your order anything & don't order another plastic 'T' piece.

3rd February 2012, 21:29	#6
chipsceola This is my second home Jaguar XF 3.0D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 119 Thanked 509 Times in 426 Posts	Note the OP has had an ongoing leak since July 2011 and even visited Lates for advice, later posts said financial reasons forced delay hence K-seal used. No doubt all advice about coolant leakages has been given and read in the past 7-months. K-seal applied several months ago and obviously failed to work in this case. Chips