Back again with yet more problems.
The bottom coolant hose (pics attached) has got a pin hole leak which is right on the join with the engine/thermostat or whatever it goes into at the bottom of the engine.
It must have been leaking last night as I smelt a slight burning smell but thought nothing more of it until this morning where the smell was so bad I had to open the windows and then when I pulled to a stop it gave way and there was smoke/steam everywhere. By the time I opened the bonnet there was still half an inch of coolant left in the tank so no damage and caught in time I guess. The smoke/steam was where the coolant was leaking straight onto what looked like the exhaust. On another note the coolant tank is 'browning' on the top corner like its burn't from the inside - Is this normal? My last one was like it, became brittle, and leaked at the seam so I replaced it 3 years ago so it's not old.
Just been on the alfa workshop website for a part price and they range from £32 to £92 but there isn't one for a CF2 engine 2.0TS (156) as it's not in stock. Could someone just confirm that is definitely the pipe I need ( 60651925 ) or if not what do I need? Does anyone have a price handy or recommend somewhere to purchase one from?
The bottom coolant hose (pics attached) has got a pin hole leak which is right on the join with the engine/thermostat or whatever it goes into at the bottom of the engine.
It must have been leaking last night as I smelt a slight burning smell but thought nothing more of it until this morning where the smell was so bad I had to open the windows and then when I pulled to a stop it gave way and there was smoke/steam everywhere. By the time I opened the bonnet there was still half an inch of coolant left in the tank so no damage and caught in time I guess. The smoke/steam was where the coolant was leaking straight onto what looked like the exhaust. On another note the coolant tank is 'browning' on the top corner like its burn't from the inside - Is this normal? My last one was like it, became brittle, and leaked at the seam so I replaced it 3 years ago so it's not old.
Just been on the alfa workshop website for a part price and they range from £32 to £92 but there isn't one for a CF2 engine 2.0TS (156) as it's not in stock. Could someone just confirm that is definitely the pipe I need ( 60651925 ) or if not what do I need? Does anyone have a price handy or recommend somewhere to purchase one from?