General Damn Car Doing My Head In... Leak??

[vikerina19]

Hiya...

Right, had a few posts on here re: my temperature gauge/coolant. So... I goes to check my coolant levels tonight, just to be on the safe side - and it's back below minimum again So... I figure I must have a leak

I have an 04 plate Punto 1.2 8v...

I'm waiting for the coolant system to be bled at the weekend... could this be the reason the coolant level is dropping?

Any estimates to price, time etc, I would be really grateful

Thanks for help in advance!!

 

[Ziggy122]

If air has escaped and has been replaced by fluid then u might be okay
I'd make sure when u put some fluid in - wait 5 mins for it to drain into the system, and then check and adjust and wait then check adjust

When its Full - look for damp patches are
Feel around all hoses going in and out of the engine / radiator and find the source of the leek

Ziggy

 

[ChrisUK]

If you cannot find any physical leaks where the fluid is leaking out it could be a head gasket failiure .

 

[Ziggy122]

If you cannot find any physical leaks where the fluid is leaking out it could be a head gasket failiure .

When the engine is running does it look like there is more steam them exhaust fumes coming out the back?

AS a good sign of a head gasket is a very smokey pipe but its more water

Ziggy