jackcurrie
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- Supercharged Series II VY.
Problem #2 with the VZ, three months into owning it.
Just wondering what you guys think about how this all sounds. Anyway, I have a rather small leak (which only appears when running at operating temp), it is coolant and drips off the steering rack area - originally I thought it was PS fluid but it isn't. The coolant is slightly oily, this may be due to it coming off all the running gear as it drips. Anyway, MIGHT be the thermostat housing leaking, as pressure test was fine, but as it only leaks from this area at operating temp, signs point to thermostat. I've had ZERO issues with my cars coolant temp, or the gauge (this leak has only been apparent for about a week now, and havent lost much fluid or been on any drives over around 30 minutes).
Anyway, mechanic said to me, he see's some stain up near the head of my engine, and is concerned it could possibly be my head on its way. Although my oil is clear, coolant seems clear internally (except for the drops which feel somewhat oily), and my car isn't running poorly other than it being a sluggish 6.
What does this sound like to you guys, would you be satisfied its a thermostat housing leak? Or does it sound like it could be the head?
The cars only for 130000km on it, and hasnt been thrashed, by myself anyway.
Just wondering what you guys think about how this all sounds. Anyway, I have a rather small leak (which only appears when running at operating temp), it is coolant and drips off the steering rack area - originally I thought it was PS fluid but it isn't. The coolant is slightly oily, this may be due to it coming off all the running gear as it drips. Anyway, MIGHT be the thermostat housing leaking, as pressure test was fine, but as it only leaks from this area at operating temp, signs point to thermostat. I've had ZERO issues with my cars coolant temp, or the gauge (this leak has only been apparent for about a week now, and havent lost much fluid or been on any drives over around 30 minutes).
Anyway, mechanic said to me, he see's some stain up near the head of my engine, and is concerned it could possibly be my head on its way. Although my oil is clear, coolant seems clear internally (except for the drops which feel somewhat oily), and my car isn't running poorly other than it being a sluggish 6.
What does this sound like to you guys, would you be satisfied its a thermostat housing leak? Or does it sound like it could be the head?
The cars only for 130000km on it, and hasnt been thrashed, by myself anyway.