The high temperature warning lamp came on 3 days ago. When checking under the hood, quite a big area was wet from green/blue cooling fluid. After I have wiped all (a lot) of coolant away with paper, and added up with clean water I restarted the engine.
At last, I could see that coolant fluid slowly was leaking from beneath the Thermostat housing.
When I dismantled the house, I could see that the sealing was broken. No cracks in the housing itself.
I have now ordered a new thermostat with new gaskets. (I could for sure have made a new gasket by myself, but a new thermostat does no harm - the old thermostat is an aftermarket one by the brand Motorad? - 88°).
Question:
Is it really needed, when refilling coolant, to take the right hose (from the front) that goes to the cabinheater in the bulkhead off? It is shown on a YouTube video. It is quite difficult to reach, especially the clip that holds the hose. Some good advices from the experts in this group? Thanks.
At last, I could see that coolant fluid slowly was leaking from beneath the Thermostat housing.
When I dismantled the house, I could see that the sealing was broken. No cracks in the housing itself.
I have now ordered a new thermostat with new gaskets. (I could for sure have made a new gasket by myself, but a new thermostat does no harm - the old thermostat is an aftermarket one by the brand Motorad? - 88°).
Question:
Is it really needed, when refilling coolant, to take the right hose (from the front) that goes to the cabinheater in the bulkhead off? It is shown on a YouTube video. It is quite difficult to reach, especially the clip that holds the hose. Some good advices from the experts in this group? Thanks.
