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lwgti-6

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Location: Nottinghamshire

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Post #1
afternoon,

Just a quick one really, as some of you know, i split a small coolant hose at the rear of the engine whilst trying to fit a group n rear engine mount the other week.

I managed to patch it up with some replacement universal hose, all fine and dandy, however its started to leak again. I've just orded the right hose from peugeot and pick it up on sat to replace it.

Now my question is, will the engine be ok running? Its not gushing out, just the odd drip with a small patch of coolant on the floor if the car is left stood overnight. Does the waterpump allow the constant flow of coolant when the engine ison or does the stat have to open to reach the block? The car dosent overheat whilst driving. I'm just worried that there wont be any coolant in the block unless the stat opens.

Thanks

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Posted 29th Oct 2009 at 18:45
Rich E Forum Admin

Location: Hertfordshire

Registered: 27 Apr 2005

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Post #2
A little drip is fine until you can get the hose changed. Just keep an eye on the water level though.

The thermostat only controls the flow of water to the radiator and oil/water heat exchanger.

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Rich
Posted 29th Oct 2009 at 18:51
lwgti-6

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Registered: 27 Oct 2008

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Post #3
cheers mate' appreciate it. Water level only drops slightly but i keep it topped up untill sat when i can get it sorted

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EX Bianca 6 owner,
Now drives: Octavia vRS
Posted 29th Oct 2009 at 19:44

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