Radiator leak fix

ItDontGo · Post by **ItDontGo** » 17 Apr 2005, 18:11

A while ago someone mentioned some stuff which is recommended for a leaky Xantia. You said that you could leave it in as a semi-permanent repair.
My Dad's Xantia loses a litre a week or on a long journey I think he said. There is no obvious leak apparently but it must go somewhere!
Would this stuff do?

lighteninguk · Post by **lighteninguk** » 17 Apr 2005, 19:51

best bet is to find a "leak" check all the pipes of the cooling system/radiator etc, if no crusty stuff (used to be blue crusty stuff on my old VW polo), then maybe check for oil in the water as maybe something more serious has happend?
im a bit new but thats a guess from me!

James.UK · Post by **James.UK** » 17 Apr 2005, 19:54

The stuff I used is made by Fortes.. I think its called Fortes radiator sealant or something similar.. The water loss is probably being evaported away as steam as the car travels along.
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Post by **Peter.N.** » 17 Apr 2005, 21:08

If you cant find evidence of a leak, it is unfortunatly most likely that the head gasket is leaking causing pressure in the cooling system and blowing the water out of the overflow. Look for tell tail signs around the water filler cap

roypch · Post by **roypch** » 02 May 2005, 20:00

I have a leak which I thought was from the radiator (so I replaced it with a new one !). Now it is coming from the braided black hose that runs horizontally below the radiator (I thought this hose is carrying some wires !). coolant is now dripping slowly when the car is running from this black braided hose.
Can anyone help pls... (Car is 1994 Xantia TD SX)