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Old 26-07-2014, 10:26 AM
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hi all
i have a drip from below the two pipes wich go thro the bulkhead for the heating.well just below these 2 pipes there one pipe which comes out from the bulkhead and is only a couple of inches long and this is were the drip comes from. so does anyone have any ideas whats this pipe could be .
car is a 1.6 with aircon if it makes a difference,and at the momment with this weather its used all the time. thanks
Old 26-07-2014, 10:41 AM
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Is the water level dropping ?

Could be a few things, catch the drips if you can and see if the water contains anti freeze. If so I'd say the leak is from the pipes feeding the matrix.
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Originally Posted by uruk hai
Is the water level dropping ?

Could be a few things, catch the drips if you can and see if the water contains anti freeze. If so I'd say the leak is from the pipes feeding the matrix.
when i spotted the drip i caught some in a tub and it was clear. top up bottle is full with orange anti freeze. is there anything i could use to test for anti freeze in water
thanks for quick reply
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It's the condenser drain for the air con. Totally normal, nothing to worry about.
Old 26-07-2014, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RichieST
It's the condenser drain for the air con. Totally normal, nothing to worry about.
ah thanks richiest for that quick reply. i was starting to panck, cheers
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