tony tt Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hi folks over the past two days ive noticed my supe using a ton of water. I replaced the rad cap with a new one filled the radiator and expansion tank to the mark i let the car sit and idle for a while and it seemed fine under the car no leaks at all. I took the car a drive a small bit spirited on the way home but checked the expansion tank when i got back and it was still on the mark and underneath no leaks. I got out to it this morning and it was completely empty and a big puddle mark where its pissed itself dry?? Any thoughts to what it could be.... Ive checked the bottom hose and it seems ok but it looks like the water is getting out from the back of the engine somewhere according to where the water on the ground has run from. I dont understand it at all. I hope its not another garage bill. i dont get how its holding water till after its been driven then prolapses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) are your heater matrix pipes all secure and watertight at the back of the engine, I had a leak from one of these in my first Supra ?? Edited September 17, 2009 by tooquicktostop (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 are you heater matrix pipes all secure and watertight at the back of the engine, I had a leak from one of these in my first Supra ?? I dont know bud ill need to get it into a garage tomorrow and get it checked ill tell them to have a look at them thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I had a similar problem, turned out I needed a new Water Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 oh no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) I had a similar problem, turned out I needed a new Water Pump You dont know a rough price for one just incase do you? Is there any way of checking if it is the water pump? Edited September 17, 2009 by tony tt (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 You could try looking at the water pump itself to see if there's any water leaking from it whilst the engine is on. Look where the water seems to be coming from as well, as you may see damp pipes etc which may be an indication of where/why you are losing coolant. In regards to a Rough Price...I'll get back to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 You could try looking at the water pump itself to see if there's any water leaking from it whilst the engine is on. Look where the water seems to be coming from as well, as you may see damp pipes etc which may be an indication of where/why you are losing coolant. In regards to a Rough Price...I'll get back to you Thanks mate i see them advertised for between £60 and £100 so i suppose its not that expensive its the labour costs im worried about. If it was the pump though would the water not just sit in the radiator rather than lose it all? I think it could be loose pipes at the back.....fingers crossed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I tried to search through my Inbox regarding when I had mine changed, no luck but IIRC it was around £80 + VAT can't guarantee it, but I think you're on the right course with up to £100. Let's hope it could be split pipes as it will be a cheaper alternative. I don't know if it will be much help but read through my old thread and see what other people have suggested, as I said not sure if it'll be of any use http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=181248 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 I tried to search through my Inbox regarding when I had mine changed, no luck but IIRC it was around £80 + VAT can't guarantee it, but I think you're on the right course with up to £100. Let's hope it could be split pipes as it will be a cheaper alternative. I don't know if it will be much help but read through my old thread and see what other people have suggested, as I said not sure if it'll be of any use http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=181248 Thanks for your help mate! Can you remember the labour cost for fitting one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Not too sure bud, as I had it fully serviced including new cambelt at the same time. So I just paid a total labour cost for the whole job, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Not too sure bud, as I had it fully serviced including new cambelt at the same time. So I just paid a total labour cost for the whole job, sorry. Ok mate thank you anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 No worries, Hope you get it sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Try Steve Manley at Inchcape Toyota for the water pump, i would only fit a new genuine part if it were my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I had one of the matrix pipes at the back explode on the M8, they worked out at about £130 from Toyota. I also sold a new geniune pump for £50 not that long ago, so they are available a bit cheaper. Hopefully it is just something simple as those pipes at the back are a total cnut to get into, turned out to be the thermostat causing all my problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 You dont know a rough price for one just incase do you? Is there any way of checking if it is the water pump? i got one from my local parts shop £75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Well turns out it was a split pipe at the back of the cylinder head that was leaking its all fixed now. Thanks for your input lads i appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Where did you get it looked at bud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 A garage down in ipswich mate not local to you bud. Thats where im living for the moment. If it was home it probably would have went to Iain Porters in kilwinning my dad knows him but only if its something simple not sure what hes like with big jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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