2888496 - X10 ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS

A leak of engine coolant is seen with dripping and/or fouling of the engine
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out a preliminary visual inspection to locate the component or the area which is giving rise to the leak.If the visual inspection is insufficient, wash the engine, dry it and start it slowly until it reaches operating temperature: to identify the leak, if necessary, carry out the system leakage test Op.   0510C30  No leak located:Continue to Step 1Leak locatedProceed directly with the step involved
1VISUAL INSPECTION OF CCOLANT EXPANSION TANKAll OKProblems metOperation
Start up the engine and visually check that there are no air bubbles in the expansion tankContinue to Step 2Air in the cooling circuitEliminate the air from the cooling circuit
2PIPE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and seal of the pipes.

In particular:

  • condition and correct fitting of the bands
  • condition of hoses, connectors and plugs
Continue to Step 3Tightenings not correct or components damagedRestore the correct tightening or replace the components involved (see Assembly 1088D)
3CYLINDER HEAD CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • that the cylinder head tightening is correct
  • the gasket seal
Continue to Step 4Cylinder head tightening not correctRestore correct tightening
Gasket damagedReplace the gasket Op.   1016C10 
Cylinder head damagedReplace the cylinder head Op. 1016C20
4RADIATOR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the radiatorContinue to Step 5Radiator damaged or distortedReaplce the radiator Op. 1088B24
5EXPANSION TANK CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Visually inspect:

  • the condition of the expansion tank
  • the seal of the plug
Continue to Step 6Tank damaged or distortedReplace the tank or the cap Op.   1088B10 
6THERMOSTAT GROUP CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Visually inspect:

  • the condition of the thermostat group
  • the seal of the gaskets
Continue to Step 7Thermostat group faultyReplace the thermostat unit or the seals Op.   1088C40 
7WATER PUMP CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Visually inspect:

  • the condition of the water pump
  • the seal of the gaskets
Continue to Step 8Water pump faultyReplace the water pump or the gaskets Op.   1088C12 
8CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'