coolant leak

  1. M23clift

    Coolant issues any ideas??

    Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone has advice I have a mk3 cupra 265 and seem to be loosing coolant underneath the expansion tank, both the thermostat and water pump were changed about a year ago and I've fitted a new expansion tank to see if that was the problem but it's still leaking around...
  2. Cfallon

    Coolant leak

    Wondering if anyone can help me find a layout of the coolant system on a CAVE engine believe I know where it is but just trying to work out a game plan to get it
  3. Cfallon

    Leaking issue

    I’ve recently had an oil leak so decided to service whilst finding the problem then discovered an oily coolant leak after the new oil was replaced so I decided to try drain my coolant to strip it down and I found old oil in my coolant pipes but I’m new to trying to fix my own car any ideas...
  4. Water Pump/ Thermostat housing

    Hi guys, got a slight issue with my Seat Leon 1.8 tsi…well I say slight. I’ve currently got a coolant leak, ive had the car pressure tested by a local Seat garage and they’ve confirmed this but I was hoping they would contribute to the cost of the fix as my car has only done 26,000 miles and is...
  5. Lozzy15

    Engine bay Guide to replacing the thermostat/water pump unit on the 1.4Tsi CZEA engine

    Hi guys & gals, Here is my guide for removing and refitting a new water pump/thermostat unit to the 1.4Tsi engine. My engine code is CZEA but this proceedure will be the same for other variants. Tools required: T25, T30 & T40 Torx bit & driver Allen/Hex 10 bit & driver Adjustable grips Flat...
  6. mikesndbs

    Slow coolant leak (appears to be near gear box)

    Hi guys Hope you are all staying safe and well. I am still around with Lucky the Leon lol For a number of years she has had a slight coolant leak, the level would drop just below the point in the expansion tank maybe after a month or two. Now however it is worse dropping by several MM each...
  7. graemebillo

    Missing warning light?

    Hope everyone is keeping safe. I just thought I would share this to 1. see if anyone has encountered this 2. raise it in case it helps someone in the future. TL : DR Cupra 300 didn't show any warning on dash/ECU after coolant leak and thermostat failure, was only detected at 20K service. So...
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