939005422 - X10 ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS

An engine coolant leak can be seen with consequent dripping and/or fouling of the engine.
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
- Carry out an initial visual inspection to locate the component that is leaking or the area of the leak.- 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 check is not sufficient, wash the engine, dry it and start slowly to bring it up to the correct temperature. Test the watertightness of the system to identify the leak    Op. 0510C30 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - LEAKAGE TEST Move on to Step 1Leaks from pipesMove on to Step 1
Leak from the radiatorMove on to Step 2
Leak from the expansion tankMove on to Step 3
Leak from the water pumpMove on to Step 4
Leak from the thermostat unitMove on to Step 5
Leak from the cylinder headMove on to Step 6
Leak from the heater radiatorMove on to Step 7
Oil or water leaking between the engine and the cooling circuitMove on to Step 8
1PIPE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the pipes and the seal. More specifically:- the condition of the bands making sure they are correctly fitted;- the condition of the hoses, connectors and plugsMove on to Step 2Tightening not correct or components damaged.Restore the correct tightening or replace the components involved
2RADIATOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the radiatorMove on to Step 3Radiator damaged or distorted.Replace the radiator    Op. 1088B20 ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR - R + R
3EXPANSION TANK CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Visually check:- the condition of the expansion tank;- the cap seal. Check the condition of the cap breather valve.Move on to Step 4Tank damaged or distorted.Replace the tank or the cap
4WATER PUMP CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Visually check:- the condition of the water pump;- the seal of the gaskets.Move on to Step 5Water pump faulty.Replace the water pump or the gaskets    Op. 1088C10 WATER PUMP - R + R
5CHECK THERMOSTAT UNITAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Visually check:- the condition of the thermostat unit;- the seal of the gaskets.Move on to Step 6Thermostat unit faulty.Replace the thermostat unit or the gaskets    Op. 1088C30 THERMOSTAT UNIT - R+R
6CYLINDER HEAD GASKET CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check:- that the cylinder head is correctly tightened;- the seal of the gasket.Move on to Step 7Cylinder head tightening incorrectRestore correct tightening.
Gasket damaged.Replace the gasket.
7HEATER RADIATOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the heater radiatorMove on to Step 8Heater radiator damaged or distorted.Replace the heater radiator    Op. 5040C50 AIR CONDITIONING HEATER RADIATOR - R.R.
8CHECK ENGINE BLOCK SURFACEAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Remove the head (only for 2.2 JTS version)    Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET (only for 3.2 V6 version)    Op. 1016D10 CYLINDER HEAD – R.R. AND REPLACE GASKETSCheck that there are no leaks:- oil deposits on valves;- defects on engine block;- defects on cylinder head gasket.Move on to Step 9Oil deposits on the valves.(only for 2.2 JTS version) Overhaul the head    Op. 1016E10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL (only for 3.2 V6 version) Overhaul the head    Op. 1016E20 CYLINDER HEAD (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT, REMOVED - OVERHAUL
Cylinder block plane defective.Level the engine block.
9CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persists.Contact Technical Service for further information on the problem.