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Is there a coolant leak?
This is a discussion on Is there a coolant leak? within the Fabia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; Smelt the distinctive odur of coolant the other day. Opened the bonnet and it appeared to be originating from the ...
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15-11-2007, 11:52
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|  Is there a coolant leak? Smelt the distinctive odur of coolant the other day. Opened the bonnet and it appeared to be originating from the right hand side (if you face the car) of the radiator. However, I cannot find a leak of any kind and the coolant has not dropped in the expansion tank at all. Could it be a very minor leak or perhaps the fumes venting from a... er, vent? |
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15-11-2007, 11:56
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| Re: Is there a coolant leak? screenwash maybe???
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15-11-2007, 11:59
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| Re: Is there a coolant leak? It could possibly be the rad fan switch Down at the bottom of the rad There are some that require a seal putting on That should stop it Take a look , you should see some pink crustation there from the coolant which is pink Sarah |
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15-11-2007, 14:13
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