So after a month of hunting (the previous coolant was so diluted it was indistinguishable amongst​ the oil!) I found the coolant leak. I believe this is the thermostat housing. I was going to replace the o ring but this looks a little more terminal to me at a glance, thoughts?

Also, i discovered an odd burning smell this week and found the 2 plastic clips holding the front most hoses to the lip of the engine bay (adjacent to the top grill) had broken and the hoses dropped, the drivers side of which (one with some heat shielding sleave) had melted through almost breaking, pic below. Which part is this please, as it will need replacing 😞


Thanks in advance.
Allan

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