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Audi a4 tdi help needed

MissusAnderson · 2016-08-28 23:18:23

Got an 02 audi a4 tdi that has a big coolant leak and its empty just after 15 minutes, water and timing belt was replaced 20k miles ago

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29-08-2016 12:18am

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MissusAnderson

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Got an 02 audi a4 tdi that has a big coolant leak and its empty just after 15 minutes, water and timing belt was replaced 20k miles ago

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#2 29-08-2016 12:53am
Polo_Cluvie

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Sounds like the rad or a coolant hose split to me. Fill it up run engine for a few mins to warm up. Put a large sheet of cardboard under the engine bay that'll give you an idea of the location at least. My money's on a split hose. Best of luck

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#3 29-08-2016 11:52am
porsche boy

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There is a coolant hose that goes from the back of the engine, around the rocker cover & to the large coolant pipe. It can split easily as oil from the vacuum pump can leak onto it and rot it.

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