water leak on top of the 1.6 td

[schotte]

Hi everyone,

So I have found some coolent in a small dent on the top of the engine. It is beneath where the pipes where the coolent is connected to the cylinder head. I can't see any leak or wet spots on the pipes them self. It seems like in the cool standing it may be 1-3 ml of coolent over about two weeks, so not to much. I think it's a bigger leak when it's hot, but most of it evaporates.

So I was wondering if this is an old pip leaking, or maybe the head gasket? Any ideas? I did not see any oil in the coolent. If it is the head gasket, how much would it cost to change? Would it be best to get it to a mechanic to have a look?

Thanks Martin.

[jas915]

check the hose that goes into the block near the cylinder head, mine leaked there before, turned out it the hose had a slight cut in it, no idea how.Also look for dried coolant( it will look a bit like furry lime scale) if you see any thats where the leak will likely be.

[RogerT]

Could also be the coolant flange on the side of the block, just to the left of the fuel pump. Two coolant pipes go in there, and apparently they have a tendency to warp and leak. They are made of plastic I think, mine was, mine is late. I think early may be metal. Fitted with an o ring underneath them. As I recall there is a hollow in the block just below the flange as you describe.