i am leaking coolant around the expansion tank.. it is on the outiside, so the only thing i think it can be... is the top hose that goes into the tank.. does someone know the name of this hose? I think i may need to replace that and the clamp that holds it in place..
I hear ahissing noise from the hose when the car is on.. nothing comes out when im parked, but when i drive it around and check again.. its prertty much all around the outside of the tank...


thanks guys ,

Pierre

 

goto the closest audi/VW dealler thats probly the only place youll find it thell obviously know the name and PN# ...
I wouldnt drive like that too long the coolent system is pressurized so that the coolent has a higher boiling point if its not presurize your coolent will keep pissing out

 

I agree with SlimCriz about getting that done soon, but Audi/VW is going to charge ten times what that hose and clamp should actually be. I'd just get som same diamter hose (for the same application of course) and some hose clamps and replace it yourself. JMO

 

im in deep doo doo i think... ordered a new tank from ecs.. installed wiothouit a prob.... b4, when it was leaking, the coolant light would blink a few times for low level i think.. after i put in a new tank, it blinks non stop... did i mess up my car? please let me know.. t hanks

 

did you make sure that the sensor is pluged in in the bottom of the tank?

If so... Did you drain the cooling system when you replaced the tank if so you have to bleed the heater core

 

ok maybe this will help you guys,,

here what i did.. used a turkey baster and emptied the old tank,... then removed the 2 hoses.. then i put in the new tank, replaced the hoses and filled the fluid...do i still need to bleed the heater cdore?
thanks again

 

 

Slimz,
sorry forgot to type that in.. Idid plug sensor back in..