S type engine coolant leak

[Ian Hardwick]

Hi I’ve bought an S type last week, very good condition great service history. But it has developed an engine coolant leak. The warning light came on a few days  ago I’ve topped it up then it seemed fine for a couple of days then the light has come back on. It’s lost fluid but I can’t find any sign of leak. It’s definitely losing fluid while not running. And there is no white residue in the Oil. ANy help?

[Ian Hardwick]

1 hour ago, Ian Hardwick said:

Hi I’ve bought an S type last week, very good condition great service history. But it has developed an engine coolant leak. The warning light came on a few days  ago I’ve topped it up then it seemed fine for a couple of days then the light has come back on. It’s lost fluid but I can’t find any sign of leak. It’s definitely losing fluid while not running. And there is no white residue in the oil. ANy help?

update, ive now got a visible leak from underneath the car drupping from a pipe located next to the front drivers wheel, could it be a pipe thats perished or could this be the rad?

 

[Mike Kinna]

Probably plastic header tank. Common problem.  

 

[Jaapvanthoff]

On 6/28/2021 at 1:41 PM, Mike Kinna said:

Probably plastic header tank. Common problem.

+ 1.

the plastic connector of the small hose was broken. I payed € 180,- for a new tank. Put in by myselves.