1.6 Coolant Leak - no idea where...

[Sirocco20348]

Hey everyone,

the 1.6L has a very slow coolant leak.. anyway I can test where its leaking? Or know of the main offending parts that cause the leaking?

Thanks.

[vdubmotorworx]

Hey everyone,

the 1.6L has a very slow coolant leak.. anyway I can test where its leaking? Or know of the main offending parts that cause the leaking?

Thanks.

What car is it?? 1.6L ... Im guessing MK4 golf?

check the side of the cylinder head above the gearbox, that flange is a known leak... radiator a possible small weep from the bottom left hand corner...VDUB...

[JustCruisn]

Look for dry coolant it is a white powder with a pinkish tinge.

[Sirocco20348]

Sorry VDUB for not being clear. It is indeed a 1.6L VW Golf GL.

The ole flange leak... I haven't had a chance to look at the engine.. does it look similar to this?

[vdubmotorworx]

yep thats the one.. just have a look at the bottom edge of it..might need a mirror.. as justcrusin said ...look for dry coolant as your leak is minor...

[Sirocco20348]

I had a look at the engine this morning....

I saw something that looked like the below picture.... does anyone have an ETKA diagram for the 1.6L engine?

[Umai Naa!!]

What's your year model and engine code?

[Sirocco20348]

Thanks Umai

2002 VW Golf 1.6L
VIN: WVWZZZ1JZ3W155418
ENGINE: BFQ026377

[Umai Naa!!]

Image shows a few things which may or may not be applicable, but it appears you can only order the flange as a complete assembly.

06A121111 for manual.
06A121111A for auto.

I'm heading down to Canberra on Friday. I can bring one with me, if you like. Shoot me a PM if you're interested, and we can go from there.