[Dezzy]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Hi Andy, now you've got that far it's a no brainer having a look. Replace that plastic pipe anyway now you’re in there. Check the thermostat as well as the block corrodes around the hole. Take the cam covers off, you might have to let the rads go at the top to give you a bit more room to check the water pump. Only other thing I can think of is the rad its self weeping and its running back down the pipe?

It's not a front end off job mate you can get to it by moving the top hose out your way a bit of a knuckle scraper but it can be done. The 3 bolts may be a touch tight and make sure you pick up or have included a new O ring for it. You will loose some of that nice new antifreeze so a clean catcher under the car too.