Leak?

[smoggy7]

hi guys ok i have just had my oil and filter change by my machanic and he has noticed that the bottom radiator hose the big one has become soiled in what look like oil but he has told me that it maybe something to do with the aircon, there is no oil leaking from the engine as he has checked all is ok at the front on the engine and no leaks its just that this hose is wet and dripping into the try below any ideas plz so i can get it sorted many thanks smoggy or has anyone had the problem in the past

[smoggy7]

hi again sorry guys would this be water? split in the hose pipe, as the tray is soaking wet which looks like oil it is rather hard to say what it is at the moment or can it be water from somewhere else any ideas much apprecited thanks smoggy

[smoggy7]

hi guys, ive had this looked at and its the hose pipe on the inter cooler the clip aint the best so the bloke said so will have to check pipe for splits and recomend changing the clip for a new one, only trouble i got is when removing this pipe it loses all the antifreeze so when i have time i will do it all, but at least it iant the air con lol thanks smoggy7

[littledaz]

Smoggy, if it is the intercooler pipe, you will not lose any antifreeze as it is an air pipe for the turbocharger. Turbocharged cars create an oil mist in the induction system and this is likely to be your leak. If the clip won't tighten, replace it and also inspect your pipes for splits, although if they are split you would probably hear it and have reduced power.

[smoggy7]

hi , its the bottom hose and that is the hose that loses the water/antifreeze , i changed this pipe on my other galaxy and changed the whole anifreeze and water before i sold her its definately that pipe that when taken off it loses the coolant, thanks smoggy