Weeping water jacket

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Hi all,
Have been monitoring a slight coolant weep on one of the rhs cylinder heads of my wbx.
This only happens when the motor is cold.(standing overnight)
When the motor is hot or during the cooling down process not a smudge of coolant in sight.
Temp drops to about 6 degrees celsius in Perth at the moment.

Also having to replace my muffler very soon.The cat looks solid , does it need changing with the muffler.Any suggestions where to get a muffler or which on to get.
Regards
Philippe
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Philippe

I had the same symptoms with mine about 12months ago.. The leak got worse over a period of about 6 weeks..

Looks like your due for new head gaskets. I had new lifters installed at the same time.. I think all up it cost me around $1600.00

Cheers Tony (Ballarat)

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Hi all,
Have been monitoring a slight coolant weep on one of the rhs cylinder heads of my wbx.
This only happens when the motor is cold.(standing overnight)
When the motor is hot or during the cooling down process not a smudge of coolant in sight.
Temp drops to about 6 degrees celsius in Perth at the moment.

Also having to replace my muffler very soon.The cat looks solid , does it need changing with the muffler.Any suggestions where to get a muffler or which on to get.
Regards
Philippe
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Stuart Stirling is coming to Australia in August; see email below

 

Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:51 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Stuart Stirling" sdsza

Hi all

Stuart here from Syncro Hospital in South Africa,

I will be going to Australia for 2 weeks from Aug 1st to 19th, going to
Perth and Brisbane,

If anyone needs small parts brought to Aus , please let me know before
Monday 29th July so I can arrange to get them and pack them,

Please forward me any request and contact details,

Syncro hospital will still be open, contact Paul on 082 550 1323 for any
needs,

Thanks Stuart

sds@mweb.co. za

 

 

 

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Thanks Les.

I already tried to get Stuart to bring in a long range fuel tank and install kit.

A bit large to fit in his carry on luggage though!

Skot

On 25/07/2013 7:39 PM, Les Harris wrote:
 

Stuart Stirling is coming to Australia in August; see email below

 

Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:51 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Stuart Stirling" sdsza

Hi all

Stuart here from Syncro Hospital in South Africa,

I will be going to Australia for 2 weeks from Aug 1st to 19th, going to
Perth and Brisbane,

If anyone needs small parts brought to Aus , please let me know before
Monday 29th July so I can arrange to get them and pack them,

Please forward me any request and contact details,

Syncro hospital will still be open, contact Paul on 082 550 1323 for any
needs,

Thanks Stuart

sds@mweb.co. za

 

 

 


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Be nice to talk to him without delay.
BenC

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, spbconsulting@... wrote:
>
> Thanks Les.
>
> I already tried to get Stuart to bring in a long range fuel tank and
> install kit.
>
> A bit large to fit in his carry on luggage though!
>
> Skot
>
> On 25/07/2013 7:39 PM, Les Harris wrote:
> >
> > Stuart Stirling is coming to Australia in August; see email below
> >
> >
> > *Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:51 pm (PDT) . Posted by: *
> >
> >
> > *"Stuart Stirling" sdsza
> > <mailto:sds@...?subject=Re%3A%20Going%20to%20Australia>*
> >
> > Hi all
> >
> > Stuart here from Syncro Hospital in South Africa,
> >
> > I will be going to Australia for 2 weeks from Aug 1st to 19th, going to
> > Perth and Brisbane,
> >
> > If anyone needs small parts brought to Aus , please let me know before
> > Monday 29th July so I can arrange to get them and pack them,
> >
> > Please forward me any request and contact details,
> >
> > Syncro hospital will still be open, contact Paul on 082 550 1323 for any
> > needs,
> >
> > Thanks Stuart
> >
> > sds@... <mailto:sds%40mweb.co.za>
> >
> >
>
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Hi Phillipe.
                   Put the car up on ramps, or on a hoist, and check that the leak is not coming from somewhere else before jumping to expensive conclusions. Might just be a weeping hose or clamp.

  The Cat will not need replacing unless it rattles or is partially blocked.

  Thump it with the heel of your hand to check for rattles [not when it's hot!]

  To test for blockage, check the temperature at each end of the cat after going for a drive. Variation should be minimal or non-existent.

  Your local muffler shop can do that for you with the car parked at the curb.

                                                                                   Cheers, Roger Beetle Bayley.