Technical I have a leak, but where from?
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Technical I have a leak, but where from?
If it's coolant
Look.around the core plugs under the spark plugs
And under the hoses by the thermostat
However the drip that's about to fall looks like oil
If you catch a drip on some kitchen roll is it brown or red
Look.around the core plugs under the spark plugs
And under the hoses by the thermostat
However the drip that's about to fall looks like oil
If you catch a drip on some kitchen roll is it brown or red
Thanks just done this, it's brown so looks like it's the oil...
Great
But still bad news as the coolant loss needs addressing asap
Brown could be gearbox or engine oil
I assuming it's a manual gearbox
Put your finger in the inspection hole at the top of the bell housing is it wet on the inside, you might need to move some hoses aside to find it
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Look under the selector lever
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Check around this part
Corners regularly fail, in my experience back left if standing in front of the engine
Sumps can also get pin holes in them
No doubt someone will be along and suggest a sniff test to identify if it's engine or gearbox, I have a bottle of each here and I can not tell any difference between them
Normally end up cleaning the parts up and watch for the highest point where it first starts to appear
But still bad news as the coolant loss needs addressing asap
Brown could be gearbox or engine oil
I assuming it's a manual gearbox
Put your finger in the inspection hole at the top of the bell housing is it wet on the inside, you might need to move some hoses aside to find it
Koalar random thoughts | FIAT Panda (Mk3)
Clutch, gearbox problem You can see the pessure plate here And from further back The inside is normally covered in oil if the input seal/bearing has gone
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Look under the selector lever
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I need some help with a leak on my Fiat Panda Dynamic Eco Petrol 1.2L 2009. I noticed some oil staining on our driveway yesterday, which was not there before. It was appreciable enough that I was concerned and the stains appeared quite dark, so I was suspecting engine oil. However, the driveway...
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Check around this part
Corners regularly fail, in my experience back left if standing in front of the engine
Sumps can also get pin holes in them
No doubt someone will be along and suggest a sniff test to identify if it's engine or gearbox, I have a bottle of each here and I can not tell any difference between them
Normally end up cleaning the parts up and watch for the highest point where it first starts to appear
Any update
Is it wet inside the gearbox bell housing
Or under the selector
Both the coolant loss and if it gearbox are fairly urgent as they can cause further problems
A small leak from the engine less so as the level can be maintained via regular checking of the dipstick until it's convenient to repair
Is it wet inside the gearbox bell housing
Or under the selector
Both the coolant loss and if it gearbox are fairly urgent as they can cause further problems
A small leak from the engine less so as the level can be maintained via regular checking of the dipstick until it's convenient to repair
My 1200 8 valve had similar, It was partially due to the camshaft pulley oil seal and the cam cover gasket. If it is the afore mentioned pulley the timing belt will have to be removed.
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I have had a (very) leaking gearbox selector shaft seal. Oil never reached the sump. My guess is rusty sump pan but might be the front main seal. Check the timing belt for oil.
The coolant pipe that runs between block and exhaust manifold is noted for rusting. I fitted an after market type and ever since struggle to bleed air from the system. Be sure to get a new seal ring.
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The coolant pipe that runs between block and exhaust manifold is noted for rusting. I fitted an after market type and ever since struggle to bleed air from the system. Be sure to get a new seal ring.
Water Pipe 55245750
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