Water Leak 205 Xs

[tdr_1976 41 1 Cars]

I spotted a water leak yesterday, coming from the alloy housing behind the engine.

 

Because it's in a crappy place, I cant see if its the gasket or the housing thats leaking. Is this a common problem on the TU3's?

 

As far as I can see, there's only two blots holding it on?

 

Just wanted some info before I go diving in to remove it!

 

Cheers

[swordfish210 20]

Theres 4 bolts holding the housing on, 2x 16mm headed bolts and 2x 13mm headed bolts. Theres a o-ring seal behind it which could have perished:

 

[tdr_1976 41 1 Cars]

Thanks for the info matey!

 

Where can I get a seal from?

 

Cheers!

[swordfish210 20]

New from Peugeot, only a couple of quid iirc

[tdr_1976 41 1 Cars]

Cheers mate!

[tdr_1976 41 1 Cars]

Do I have to remove the top engine mount to remove the housing?

[swordfish210 20]

Yes you will, you can support the engine with a jack and a block of wood under the sump.

[tdr_1976 41 1 Cars]

Ah, Ok, are there any problems that can arise?

 

Just so I know that there might be a possibility of things going pear!

 

Cheers!

[swordfish210 20]

Well you could snap off a bolt head, that would be a pain in the arse. The plastic distribution pipe could snap, also a pain as you will have to replace it and they corrode in to the alloy housing taking ages to remove. You could strip a bolt thread in the block so the housing won't seal properly and you'll be back to square one. I could go on and on but just work carefully and you'll be fine.

[tdr_1976 41 1 Cars]

I'm going to sort it out on Saturday, I'll let you know how I get on.....lol!

 

Thanks for the pointers mate!