renault clio 51 plate - water leak underneath car

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Mon 18 Feb 2013 13:58
renault clio 51 plate - water leak underneath car - gvmllr

hi all ive got a renault clio 1.2 16valve. i noticed its losing water. i jacked the car up and in the middle of the car more closer to the front wheels,theres a plastic cover. i took the cover of and noticed that it is leaking water.but i couldnt determine were from as i was limited to space under the car. im just wondering if the anyone knows if there is any form of water(coolant) pipe around that area.thanks.

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Mon 18 Feb 2013 17:59
renault clio 51 plate - water leak underneath car - galileo

Is it coolant or plain water? If it is plain water it will be condensation from air-con and not a leak.

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Mon 18 Feb 2013 19:46
renault clio 51 plate - water leak underneath car - gvmllr

hi there.it looks like a mixture of both,my car doesn't have air con and ive had to top up the coolant a number of times over the last few months,ive checked(as much as i can)the pipes leading to and from the coolant tank to the radiator,and all seem dry.ive had the plastic cover off under the car near the gearbox to have a look but still no joy.

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Thu 21 Feb 2013 17:13
renault clio 51 plate - water leak underneath car - Andrew-T

But even if it is 'just water', you still need to find out why your coolant needs topping up. Has it been changed regularly? If so, it should look like dilute antifreeze, if not, some rusty colour or worse. If it was changed recently you may need to top up as any airlocks get eliminated. Otherwise you have a leak somewhere.

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Tue 19 Feb 2013 19:51
renault clio 51 plate - water leak underneath car - gvmllr

its just water..

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