Coolant loss? likely area

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domross
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Post Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:25 pm

My coolant system is losing coolant but I'm not sure where from....It appears to be dripping from just below the back of the fan although I can't see whether there are any hoses that could be leaking in this area and making the fan coupling area appear to leak???? The fan is also pretty rattly when it's going round although the temp is pretty stable at the mo' (losing 1/2 expansion tank worth/every few days) . Any suggestions???
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Post Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:27 pm

What car is it mate?

Sounds like a water pump to me! Change it ASAP in this weather..
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Post Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:32 pm

325 cab.....and bugger....just once cudn't it be the easy option :x
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Post Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:50 pm

Water pump! Consider changing the timing belt and idler while you're at it.