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  1. 3rd August 2009, 03:16 PM #1
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    Water leak.

    Hey Guys

    Just got back from a run to town and discovered water leaking from somewhere under the engine, before i take it in to be looked at, anyone have any ideas what it could be?
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  2. 3rd August 2009, 03:42 PM #2
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    Maybe it's just condensation from the a/c??? Check all coolant pipes and clips anyway. Should be fairly easy to locate a leak.
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  3. 3rd August 2009, 03:49 PM #3
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    Ok

    Had a crawl around under the car, looks like one of the radiator hoses has sprung a leak, whats the repleacement cost on one of those?
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    Which Pipe?

    I would replace all of them, the top one has a T-piece in it and is hard to get in outback.

    Replace all hoses and keep old ones as spares if you ever get stuck.
    Replace belt while you are at it, that way you know whats new.

    Make sure also correct coolant is used, they are very fussy. It will prolong engine life and radiator flow.
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  5. 3rd August 2009, 04:45 PM #5
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    Will do, thanks for the help guys.

    Other than that shes been running very well.
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  6. 4th August 2009, 05:04 PM #6
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    Ok,

    Fitted two new radiator hoses as well as new heater hoses and clamps.

    Water pump and belts are all in good shape
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  7. 4th August 2009, 05:45 PM #7
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  8. 4th August 2009, 06:05 PM #8
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    Ultratune West Toowoomba, Anzac Avenue

    Did a great job, Coolant system got a cleanout too.

    They also replaced a blown blub in one of the brake lights at no charge.

    Good service all round and a quick turnaround time.
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    Good to hear.
    Check timing belt age.
    They will let go if not changed around the 80k km mark.
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  10. 4th August 2009, 08:45 PM #10
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    Good idea, Im starting to see first hand that the previous owner did little or no maintenance on it. Ah well, nothing a little TLC wont put right.

    Ive been meaning to put a pic or two up of it, Still all stock apart from new springs and shocks.
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