Coolant leak

[bobblehead]

This is what I found this past weekend when I popped open the hood. I have already spoken to my Service Advisor (actually, Service Mgr) and he confirmed it's coolant leak. You guys may want to check yours.

[ImpetuousRacer]

Had same problem and had no idea until I took engine cover off and saw leak. Never smelled it or saw it on ground, or smoking etc.

Dealer fixed under warranty.
Parts Used:
1 x Feed Pipe 11 53 7 844 268
1 x Return Pipe 11 53 7 844 269
4 x Hose Clamp 32 41 1 131 346

[koxal]

mine was leaking too.
i had low coolant fluid warning.

dealer fixed under warranty.

[bobblehead]

Mine was originally repaired with the same factory clamp. They then test pressured it and it failed to hold and leaked again. They had to use clamp with tightening type of screws (double) to fix it, now it has been about 5 months and all are good. No more leak.

Originally Posted by ImpetuousRacer

Had same problem and had no idea until I took engine cover off and saw leak. Never smelled it or saw it on ground, or smoking etc.

Dealer fixed under warranty.
Parts Used:
1 x Feed Pipe 11 53 7 844 268
1 x Return Pipe 11 53 7 844 269
4 x Hose Clamp 32 41 1 131 346

Originally Posted by koxal

mine was leaking too.
i had low coolant fluid warning.

dealer fixed under warranty.

[ImpetuousRacer]

Originally Posted by bobblehead

Mine was originally repaired with the same factory clamp. They then test pressured it and it failed to hold and leaked again. They had to use clamp with tightening type of screws (double) to fix it, now it has been about 5 months and all are good. No more leak.

Hmm, I would assume my dealer didnt pressure test? or is that standard procedure? Ill take the cover off tonight to check things out.

[bobblehead]

The service advisor said it was standard procedure as per requirement.

Either my dealer were simply following proper protocol or they went beyond the scope of warranty work.

Originally Posted by ImpetuousRacer

Hmm, I would assume my dealer didnt pressure test? or is that standard procedure? Ill take the cover off tonight to check things out.

[olis1]

I have the same problem. My mechanic said get screw tightening hose clamps. Does anyone know what size, where to buy? Amazon?

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by olis1

I have the same problem. My mechanic said get screw tightening hose clamps. Does anyone know what size, where to buy? Amazon?

Easiest job on the planet, measure one of old flex pipes and order I metre high temp synthetic pipe from e-b together with screw clamps.

[olis1]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Easiest job on the planet, measure one of old flex pipes and order I metre high temp synthetic pipe from e-b together with screw clamps.

Yup, yup. Did some research and ended up doing the same thing. Even found it on Amazon prime, will be here tomorrow.