ridway Posted September 3, 2004 Report Posted September 3, 2004 The thermostat housing on my petrol gal is metal (brass I think). It is held in position by three water hoses in a "T" configuration. My problem is that it appears to leak past the spring hose clamps. The leak rate is slow so doesn't cause any great problems but the antifreeze (pink type) just makes a mess in the engine nacelle and leaves pink crystalisation around the joints. I've tried everything to stop it including removing and cleaning and even fitting good quality jubilee clips but nothing seems to work. Has anyone else had this problem? If so how was it cured? I don't know if the diesel has the same set up so this may just be a question for petrol (2.3) owners. There seems to be evidence of pink crystals around all the other joints where rubber hoses are clamped onto metal; heater hoses etc.. I don't have any over temperature problems, the guage always rises to a rock steady centre position so I don't think the pressure is too high. Rich Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted September 4, 2004 Report Posted September 4, 2004 Is there a small pin-prick hole causing the leakage? Original hose clips over-tightened and cut through the hose? Quote
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