leak from radiator pipe

[ben_mk1]

hi there, got a 3 door 1.2 8v and i noticed the other day that its leaking water.

if you are looking at the top of the rad from the engine bay its the small hose at the top left corner. not really sure which part this is?

it seems to be too big and creases slightly when its tightened with the jubilee clip and not sealing properly, not sure if anyone else has experienced this problem and got a better "uprated" hose with a better fitting?

any help much appreciated

[Andy]

Rad to thermostat hose??
Any pics?

[mowgli]

it sounds like the small pipe to the expansion tank to me. just get a new bit.

[ben_mk1]

ill get a pic of the pipe. just i cant seem to find it anywhere :S

[ben_mk1]

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz152/b3n_2010/DSCF0326.jpg

[Andy]

Rad-stat pipe.Get a new one with new jubilees.

[ben_mk1]

i cant seem to find this part anywhere :( unless im being stupid lol.

[mowgli]

where are you based? there are 2 different pipes, there is an early & late one, i can't remember if the early one is larger on the thermostat end..sorry.
motor factors will have them listed, but you need to look in the parts book under corsa. and look at an early corsa one

[ben_mk1]

im in surrey. so i need to get one from a corsa? what year?

cheers

[Nobby]

imo there is no reason why it shouldnt seal, i would take it off and make sure theres no white limescaley type stuff in there,make sure its nice and clean on the rad outlet and inside the pipe. Use some wd40 and try a new clip as the clip could be fubard and not tightening correctly.