Hi guys,
So I have been noticing the coolant smell recently when the car's up to temperature - quick read up the common 4 cylinder engine issue thread revealed there are 3 potential leak locations - header tank bottom hairline crack, thermostat housing crack & header tank cap seal.
I see sort of dried out residue around the header tank cap so I'm guessing that's where it's losing it. It's only small area that has the residue, maybe a square inch, so most of the coolant escapes in vapour form?
I had a quick look at the replacement cap on eBay - some are fairly cheap starting at fiver (ex-Latvia). Would they be any good? I'd have to pay megabucks for anything at the dealers here, so trying to avoid that. There are a few at 30-40 pounds for the tank & cap assy, perhaps that might be a prudent option as well. There is one listing which is for over 100 pounds (not mk 3 one), a bit nuts...
cheers
So I have been noticing the coolant smell recently when the car's up to temperature - quick read up the common 4 cylinder engine issue thread revealed there are 3 potential leak locations - header tank bottom hairline crack, thermostat housing crack & header tank cap seal.
I see sort of dried out residue around the header tank cap so I'm guessing that's where it's losing it. It's only small area that has the residue, maybe a square inch, so most of the coolant escapes in vapour form?
I had a quick look at the replacement cap on eBay - some are fairly cheap starting at fiver (ex-Latvia). Would they be any good? I'd have to pay megabucks for anything at the dealers here, so trying to avoid that. There are a few at 30-40 pounds for the tank & cap assy, perhaps that might be a prudent option as well. There is one listing which is for over 100 pounds (not mk 3 one), a bit nuts...
cheers