HDi coolant leak, rear of engine. But from where?

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Fri 10 Jun 2016 22:41
HDi coolant leak, rear of engine. But from where? - Citroen Surf Bus

Hi, my Citroen Relay 2.2HDi has sprung a water leak from high up behind the engine. (Just below the front end of the exhaust manifold is the furthest I can track it) I can't see the source - but are there any 'usual suspects' up there?

Is there a hidden bleed screw/cap up there in the shadows?

Or could it be a head gasket leak?! ) :

Edited by Citroen Surf Bus on 10/06/2016 at 22:42

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Sat 11 Jun 2016 10:46
HDi coolant leak, rear of engine. But from where? - Cyd

I had a Dispatch HDi with a similar problem. It turned out to be where the heater pipes connected to the back of the engine. they were the 'snap on' type connector - I was able to clean them up and they were okay once reconnected.

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Sat 11 Jun 2016 17:58
HDi coolant leak, rear of engine. But from where? - Citroen Surf Bus

Hey, thanks Cyd!

I'll definitely look into that - although the access is shocking up there. ( :

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