stripy Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 hi guys its only a small leak and it only happens under pressure, seems to be running from the top of the block at the front just behind the timing case , a new water pump was fitted 2 months ago ,but its not from that, any ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K88 MUD Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Could be the core plug......we've done a few now on the 300's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripy Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 iv'e had a good look but there isn't a core plug near the damp patch . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Did you change both gaskets when the water pump was done? If not, then that is probably the culprit. Details are in the tech archive I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K88 MUD Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 iv'e had a good look but there isn't a core plug near the damp patch . What engine is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripy Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 Did you change both gaskets when the water pump was done? If not, then that is probably the culprit. Details are in the tech archive I think yep only changed one gasket, where's the other one looked in the achive but the only 300 tdi water pump change i could find only showed the main gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripy Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 found the thread that will be the problem, by the look of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweety Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 If you dry it off & put some talk on the area it'll show up where it's coming from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 found the thread that will be the problem, by the look of it You are in good company - a lot of people do that including several on this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 hi guysits only a small leak and it only happens under pressure, seems to be running from the top of the block at the front just behind the timing case , a new water pump was fitted 2 months ago ,but its not from that, any ideas. Looks like you've fallen into the same trap as I did Stripy. You'll need the P gasket, details and relevant link can be found here: Same Problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripy Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 thanks guys just need to get the gaskets & wait for a dry day i wish i had known about it when i first done the job, still if a jobs worth doing its worth doing twice peskey little leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinny Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Looks like you've fallen into the same trap as I did Stripy. You'll need the P gasket, details and relevant link can be found here: Same Problem i done mine a few months ago its a metalgasket but i still put some silicone sealant on it chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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