2582542 - 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
Preliminarily carry out a visual inspect to locate the component or area which is leaking.Check that there is no engine oil in the coolant.Check that there is no water or emulsion in the engine oil.If the visual inspection is not sufficient, wash the engine, dry it, start it and run it slowly until it comes up to temperature; to identify the leak, carry out a leak test on the system Op.   0510C30  Continue to Step 1Leak from the pipesContinue to Step 1
Leak from the pipesContinue to Step 2
Leak from the pipesContinue to Step 3
Leak from the pipesContinue to Step 4
Leak from the pipesContinue to Step 5
Leak from the pipesContinue to Step 6
Leak from the pipesContinue to Step 7
Leak from the pipesContinue to Step 8
1PIPE 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 2Tightening not correct or components damagedRestore the correct tightening or replace the components involved
2CHECKING RADIATORAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 8vCheck the condition of the radiatorContinue to Step 3Radiator damaged or distorted Op.   1088B20 
1.9 DIESELCheck the condition of the radiatorContinue to Step 3Radiator damaged or distorted Op.   1088B20 
1.9 DIESELCheck the condition of the radiatorContinue to Step 3Radiator damaged or distorted Op.   1088B24 
3CHECK EXPANSION TANKAll OKProblems metOperation

Visually inspect:

  • the condition of the expansion tank;
  • the seal of the plug
Check the condition of the breather valve in the cap
Continue to Step 4Tank damaged or distortedReplace the tank or the cap
4WATER PUMP CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 8v

Visually inspect:

  • the condition of the water pump;
  • the seal of the gaskets
Continue to Step 5Water pump faultyReplace the water pump or the gaskets Op.   1088C10 
1.9 DIESEL

Visually inspect:

  • the condition of the water pump;
  • the seal of the gaskets
Continue to Step 5Water pump faultyReplace the water pump or the gaskets Op.   1088C10 
1.2 8v Climatizzatore

Visually inspect:

  • the condition of the water pump;
  • the seal of the gaskets
Continue to Step 5Water pump faultyReplace the water pump or the gaskets Op.   1088C12 
5THERMOSTAT UNIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Visually inspect:

  • the condition of the thermostat unit;
  • the seal of the gaskets
Continue to Step 6Thermostat unit faultyReplace the thermostat unit or the seals Op.   1088C30 
6CHECKING CYLINDER HEAD GASKETAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 8v

Verify:

  • that the cylinder head tightening is correct
  • that the gasket is not leaking
Continue to Step 7Cylinder head tightening not correctRestore the correct tightening
Cylinder head tightening not correctReplace the gasket Op.   1016C10 
1.9 DIESEL

Verify:

  • that the cylinder head tightening is correct
  • that the gasket is not leaking
Continue to Step 7Cylinder head tightening not correctRestore the correct tightening
Gasket damagedReplace the gasket Op.   1016C10 
1.2 8v Climatizzatore

Verify:

  • that the cylinder head tightening is correct
  • that the gasket is not leaking
Continue to Step 7Cylinder head tightening not correctRestore the correct tightening
Gasket damagedReplace the gasket Op.   1016C11 
7HEATER RADIATOR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the heater radiatorContinue to Step 8Heater radiator damaged or distortedReplace the radiator Op.   5020A50 
8CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKASE SURFACE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 8vRemove the cylinder head Op.   1016C10 

Check that the following are absent:

  • oily deposits on the valves;
  • defects in the cylinder block/crankcase surface;
  • defects in the cylinder head gasket;
Continue to Step 9Cylinder block/crankcase surface defectiveReface the cylinder block/crankcase
Oily deposits on the valvesOverhaul the cylinder head Op.   1016E10 
1.9 DIESELRemove the cylinder head Op.   1016C10 

Check that the following are absent:

  • oily deposits on the valves;
  • defects in the cylinder block/crankcase surface;
  • defects in the cylinder head gasket;
Continue to Step 9Cylinder block/crankcase surface defectiveReface the cylinder block/crankcase
Oily deposits on the valvesOverhaul the cylinder head Op.   1016E10 
1.9 DIESELRemove the cylinder head Op.   1016C11 

Check that the following are absent:

  • oily deposits on the valves;
  • defects in the cylinder block/crankcase surface;
  • defects in the cylinder head gasket;
Continue to Step 9Cylinder block/crankcase surface defectiveReface the cylinder block/crankcase
Oily deposits on the valvesOverhaul the cylinder head Op.   1016E10 
9CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'