coolant loss - strange !!

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous Technical Queries' started by c13tay, Sep 17, 2009.

  1. c13tay Forum Member

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    Hello all

    Got a strange coolant problem on my 2000 V5 (150)

    Car is running fine but have just noticed that sometimes when I stop I get coolant drippping from bottom of front bumper - doesnt do it every time I stop but more often than not. Coolant loss from header tank is approx 1cm per day

    The strange thing is ........ the coolant that is dripping from bumper is stone cold !!! even after a 1hr motorway blast !!

    Left the car at tickover last night until fans came on so car was thoroughly warm and still the dripping water was cold

    Anyone any ideas !!!!

    thanks

    Chris
     
  2. nealey Forum Junkie

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    my immediate thought is the radiator leaking

    I would take a good look for any pinkey stains around the radiator, its the only thing around there that can leak really unless its pooling somewhere and somehow running into the bumper which is unlikely
     
    Last edited: Sep 17, 2009

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