Here's an update on my experience...I got a 2015 65k hse lux a year ago. Did my research, knew coolant pipe is a must. For various reasons, project was pushed, but was finally ready to do the project 3 months ago. Realized parts are backordered. I kept an eye on the back ordered parts, while doing my hw on the forums and watching
@txfromwi detailed video.
Also, fortunately, I kept checking coolant level. Last month coolant level dropped. I used UV lights to look for it, but couldn't find it. Took the car to local dealer just to get their opinion and quote. They said not to worry, coolant levels drop through evaporation - asked to just top it off. Parts were still hard to find, so regretfully, I topped off coolant, and checked coolant level like crazy.
Two weeks ago, coolant level dropped a lot. Immediately stopped driving and started shopping for parts. Asked for quote and dealer said rear manifold still missing till end of June. Won't even give me a quote (seemed not interested).
So I bought all parts from local dealer online (cheaper than Rover parts). Luckily, lucky 8 had 1 rear manifold, (at almost 200% than usual, talk about price gouging), so just grabbed it.
Started the project and once I got down to y-pipe, yikes. Near complete failure (see pics below). Waiting on coupler to finish the reinstallation... Hopefully I caught it just in time and no lasting damage.
We should all consider putting a camera near coolant tank and have live feed art home TV or phone background at all times
Btw, anyone have any suggestions for "while I'm in there..." replacements? I had a recurring EVAP small leak that is likely due to purge valve issue (changed gas cap already).Changing it just in case to see if I can get rid of the recurring CEL. Also replacing PCV Valve per suggestion from this post. Anything else? Spark plugs? (Currently at 75k mileage).