Why does my Ford Fiesta leak when I top up the water bottle?

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Why does my Ford Fiesta leak when I top up the water bottle?

I have a 2002 Ford Fiesta 1.6 and there is a leak. I filled the water bottle up and the water just comes out of the bottom. The car is running fine. What could this be?

Asked on 6 June 2010 by thecoop

Answered by Honest John

Either the pipe has come off the header tank or the radiator is holed. =

Tags: radiators leaks water leaks

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