Mozambique
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Agree with the fix issue plus PM approach.
The crossover pipe seals looked flattened, think it was leaking from there as coolant in the valley between the two banks towards the front end.
Also replaced rear heater manifold (same crappy plastic), and the flexible hose that runs under the intake manifold. Looked fine, but sensible to replace too.
Water pump done (not sure if leaking from there) and the rigid plastic pipe out of the back of the water pump (garage originally diagnosed the seal on this was causing the leak).
Just road tested it this morning and coolant levels seem fine. Certainly no leak down the front onto the vacuum pump as was the original problem prior to the work being done.
CEL showing some manifold pressure fault codes. Was not doing that prior to my changing the crossover pipe etc. I noticed a tear in the 6" long rubber hose which connects to a rigid pipe leading to back of engine on RHS (as you look at it). The rubber hose connects to the 'air box' (the twin-box thingy which connects to the front of the throttle body). I temporarily taped the tear until I can get a replacement hose. Cleared codes........ fingers crossed
The crossover pipe seals looked flattened, think it was leaking from there as coolant in the valley between the two banks towards the front end.
Also replaced rear heater manifold (same crappy plastic), and the flexible hose that runs under the intake manifold. Looked fine, but sensible to replace too.
Water pump done (not sure if leaking from there) and the rigid plastic pipe out of the back of the water pump (garage originally diagnosed the seal on this was causing the leak).
Just road tested it this morning and coolant levels seem fine. Certainly no leak down the front onto the vacuum pump as was the original problem prior to the work being done.
CEL showing some manifold pressure fault codes. Was not doing that prior to my changing the crossover pipe etc. I noticed a tear in the 6" long rubber hose which connects to a rigid pipe leading to back of engine on RHS (as you look at it). The rubber hose connects to the 'air box' (the twin-box thingy which connects to the front of the throttle body). I temporarily taped the tear until I can get a replacement hose. Cleared codes........ fingers crossed