Coolant leak

[fro5tie]

Rebuils is reahing its final stages.... flushed and cleaned rads and pipes then refitted and filled however I have noticed a leak from a chrome pipe that comes from the lower part of the cyclinder. It has a u type bracket with one bolt attaching it to the engine. Is there a seal inside that may need replacing ?

thanks

steve

[Lumiya]

Probably an O-ring seal either old/misaligned or pinched..It's a common problem with most coolant to engine pipe fittings

[Steve T]

Wot Kymmy the Guru said

[fro5tie]

ok... will order a new one. simple to fit ?

thanks steve

[chalky4]

Think Kymmy is spot on, when I re built mine the O rings where fairly knackered, replaced them and had no problem with any leaks when it was all put back together. Yes very easy to fit. I put a bit of Vaseline on them (that I happened to have laying around!!!!). It may also help if you immerse them in some hot water 1st to make them a bit more pliable.

[fro5tie]

Thanks Chalky