Leak around coolant sensor on header tank

Big lumps of metals and spanners.

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

Locked
Stefvan
Registered user
Posts: 319
Joined: 05 Sep 2006, 20:53
80-90 Mem No: 3185
Location: Thiefrow

Leak around coolant sensor on header tank

Post by Stefvan »

Hi I have coolant leaking around the sensor on the header tank, of my JX 1.6TD, what should I replace for the most reliable repair ?

Image


tia

Stefvan
1990 California Pop Top GTI

simony
Registered user
Posts: 316
Joined: 19 Feb 2007, 18:17
80-90 Mem No: 3423
Location: northants

Re: Leak around coolant sensor on header tank

Post by simony »

have you tried tightening it up or are you sure its not coming from the cap and running down
simon

User avatar
R0B
Moderator
Posts: 19503
Joined: 07 Oct 2005, 17:33
80-90 Mem No: 864
Location: Cheshire

Re: Leak around coolant sensor on header tank

Post by R0B »

these do go brittle and develop cracks over time.best replace it and the rubber sealing ring.baxter sells them..http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php?o ... 0&Itemid=6
2.1 LPG/Petrol Auto Caravelle

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits"

Stefvan
Registered user
Posts: 319
Joined: 05 Sep 2006, 20:53
80-90 Mem No: 3185
Location: Thiefrow

Re: Leak around coolant sensor on header tank

Post by Stefvan »

I tried to nip it up tight and it fell apart - have replaced with a new one from VW, all good so far.

Stefvan
1990 California Pop Top GTI

Locked