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Help!

Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 6:40 pm
by rhymus
The Paj has sprung a leak. A pretty serious one as it happens. All the coolant has been pumped out through a leak at the back of the motor. I am thinking it could be from the tubes that run from front to back under the inlet manifold. The hoses are all okay. I will have to investigate more to see if this is the case. My question is, what is the best way to get to these tubes? Should I remove the inlet manifold or should I remove the water pump? Any ideas?
Why do I have to spend all my money on fixing the thing instead of having fun modding it? I don't expect an answer to this last question as I reckon we are all asking it!
Thanks!!

Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 6:39 pm
by hudson44
It sounds like your Water Pump has sh1t itself. It leaks out the "tell tail" and fills up the valley with coolant then poors itself out the rear of the motor and down the transmission. How long has it been since the Timing belt was replaced? Would'nt hurt to replace it at the same time!

Hope this helps!!

Gabe

Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 10:20 pm
by rhymus
Thanks for the reply. I replaced the water pump last year when I did the timing belt. Replaced most of the hoses at the same time as well. The hoses I didn't change were the two bypass hoses at the back of the motor. Anyway looking closely at it tonight, one of these has let go and both of them are really spongy so it looks like a couple of hoses are in order. At least it'll be an easier job than what i thought it was going to be.