Panda Easy

[pandapop14]

Hi all just a quick question, I have a 6 month old panda Easy (registered in March this year) but old stock from before that. so very basic. I don't drive very far but have noticed there has been a small damp patch on the ground under the left hand front part of bonnet (as you look at it from front of car) after I have been on a journey. it isn't oil. but not sure if it is water or coolant. have google searched and it mentioned condensation from air/con which I haven't got on my car... just a basic blower... the patch dries up clear and i have put kitchen roll under the car and it looks clearish but not sure if it felt slightly sticky when i put my finger on it on the ground and not really any smell. have been debating taking it in to dealer but don't want to feel daft if it is just condensation, any ideas pls have looked under bonnet but cann't really see how full coolant is?

 

[varesecrazy]

Hi

Use a torch down the SIDE of the radiator sight tube..

It will illuminate like a lantern

Worth checking your 'duckbills' are clear too.. as that might explain your drips

Charlie

 

[pandapop14]

Thanks for advice will try the torch thing. not sure about the other sounds technical lol. probably just pop it into Fiat as its still under 1st year warranty

 

[pandapop14]

Have taken Car to main dealer and they have rang to say there is a coolant leak in the water pump, which they are replacing. just wondering should they be replacing timing belt as well., they didn't mention anything about that but have been told before, that they should be done together?

 

[pandapop14]

I have just read that a failing water pump can cause damage to the engine and I did notice the week before I took it to be look at, that it felt like it was getting hot through the front vents on a journey. now I am worrying