Thought I could smell antifreeze on the way home last night and just had a look and there's a small leak possibly from around the (plastic?) housing on right hand side of the head. Anyone had similar leaks and is it likely to be a cracked housing or a gasket/O ring leak? Just thought I'd ask here before I pull it to bits tomorrow.... If it's the housing itself anyone got a spare good one for a 2.0 Blacktop?
its quite common for them to leak around the thermo housing.
I had an ST170 that did the same.
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Originally posted by saigonij
its quite common for them to leak around the thermo housing.
I had an ST170 that did the same.
have a look here....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinminnis/sets/72157600510537314/
this might be the cause. a google search found lots of people on here having simular issues.
I think the metal one will be stronger, and not prone to breaking like the plastic one.
Ford Escort 1.6L zetec petrol 1998S MK6 thermostat housing | eBay
Brilliant! Thanks saigonij... Thats why I love this forum!
