coolant leak!!!!

[GoLfMan]

my Polo's got a coolant leak!!! i meean wtf?! 100,000kms on the engine and its leaking coolant, i have to top it up at least once a day.
NOT HAPPY any ideas people?

[Tim]

collant leaks tend to come with age moreso than kms. My car started springing leaks as soon as it hit 10 years old. I think its just the way of the world.
Are u able to see where its leaking? are u dropping water on the ground if u leave it to idle at operating temp? Do that and follow the trail of water if there is one.

[WRXconvert]

there is a very easy way to fix this.... your car is under warranty.... take it to the dealership.

[Timbo]

there is a very easy way to fix this.... your car is under warranty.... take it to the dealership.

Having made the same mistake GolfMan, I take it this is your 10yo Polo. No warranty on the ol' girl.

Either observe while the engine is running (and hot) to see any leaks, or take it to a specialist, who'll pressure test it. My bet is a hose. You can't really expect rubber that suffers daily heating and cooling to last forever

[GoLfMan]

im hoping its the hose, traced the leak to the waterpump, coolant all over the plastic cover near the cam cover...
getting it checked early AM tommorow at Volkspower, hopefully nothing serious

sorry WRX mate its my 97...

[Timbo]

Possibly the thermostat. Worth having them check it, at the same time

[GoLfMan]

Possibly the thermostat. Worth having them check it, at the same time

dont think its anything to do with the thermostat, but i can see anything obviously wrong with the hoses surrounding the pump could be wrong will be interesting tmmorow....