leek, quick question

[LUV2XLR8]

i think its the thermostat. its where the top hose from the rad goes to the block! the metal thingy is leeking. is this common for 1.4 sr's?
also am i right in thinking its the themostat?
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[lee coley]

yep there only a few quid simple to replace aswell,either that or the pipe as split.the thermostat sits inside the 'metal housing' and seals it.

[Adam]

Its the thermostat housing, yeah the thermostat is inside it.

Its usually the seal on the thermostat goes hard and brittle so coolant seeps past it.

[LUV2XLR8]

excellent, what work is needed to fix this? just take the cam belt cover off or can i leave it on?
if i go to my local motor factors i should ask for a thermostat right?

[Adam]

You have to take cambelt, cambelt rear cover, alternator belt off.
And will need top up the coolant level.

[lee coley]

yep they should have 1 in stock no more than 5-6quid i think,if i remember you have to remove belt cover.i didnt remove cambelt thow.

[LUV2XLR8]

cool thanks for the help again fellas ;) il pop down and get a new one tomorow and have a go at changing it

[draper]

leek

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the vegtable ?? struggling to get your 5-a-day ??

[lee coley]

tesco have reduced the price of there fruit n veg

[LUV2XLR8]

just been shopping, im on 6 a day now :D every little helps

[Matt2107]

That reminds me... i need some carrots.