pete12345 said:
How often do the o ring go any ideas mine were replaced 2 years ago
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from memory original ones were flat and replacement were round profile- mine the bracket had to be pulled up more to seal when I refited aftermarket-should last longer than 2 years if pipes were cleaned and refitted
 
Ok mate thanks for all everyone's help on here as you have probably noticed I'm not a fitter but learning my way round my national debt quickly cheers
 
Mornin people striped down the facia and the ducting to the o rings felt all around but no sign of a leak and can't c any leak does the engine have to b running or would it leak when switched of
 
pete12345 said:
Mornin people striped down the facia and the ducting to the o rings felt all around but no sign of a leak and can't c any leak does the engine have to b running or would it leak when switched of
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Pollen filter housing will leak when it rains or when you wash the car. Has it rained down south? The A/C drains will drip, if they are clear, when the A/C is running.:)
 
Cheers mate but I was talking about the joint where the o rings are located does engine need to b running for that to drip
 
pete12345 said:
Cheers mate but I was talking about the joint where the o rings are located does engine need to b running for that to drip
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Sorry didn't realise you've gone off topic, taste the water, if its sweet (anti-freeze) then its the O rings. This will be on the drivers side of course. Guess they will drip more when under pressure (running/hot).:D
 
Ok mate cheers I smelt the carpet sponge it smelt sweet and was a bit oily will run car for a bit c I've I can spot it dripping
 
pete12345 said:
Ok mate cheers I smelt the carpet sponge it smelt sweet and was a bit oily will run car for a bit c I've I can spot it dripping
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If smelt sweet and oily it will be the O rings unless they have leaked before I suppose and fresh water is getting the old dried stuff out of the carpet.
 
Iv been out in the car just got back checked the place the where the metal an plastic pipes meet and nothing dripping it did leak before an as u say it could b that normal water has got in and that's whats made the carpet smell sweet again the anti freeze I used 2 years ago was pink but since my car was done about 1 year ago the garage replaced it with blue anti freeze and under the carpet the foam is still a pink colour not blue but I'm at a loss as to where it's coming in from I've checked the pollen filters all bone dry and it's only the drivers side
 
Found the leak it's from inside the pollen filter housing can I replace the housing and is it a big job as I've now got to put all the inside ov the car back together having stripped it all down to get at them poxy o rings that are dry an no leak from there
 
What's the best sealant to use round my pollen filter covers until my new ones come from flea bay
 
Thanks freind I hope I'm getting to the bottom ov my leak now, of out to get some sealant
 
pete12345 said:
Found the leak it's from inside the pollen filter housing can I replace the housing and is it a big job as I've now got to put all the inside ov the car back together having stripped it all down to get at them poxy o rings that are dry an no leak from there
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No need to replace the housing, just strip the metal work down and clear out the drain, then replace and re seal covering the screw heads with silicon. There's a how to thread somewhere.
 
Mornin people just a quick big thank u I've stopped the leak on my national dept parked outside just got to get down to Brighton to rick the pick now to have the becm put right thanks again for your help an I will keep a check on here when I'm in the uk to c iv it can help any other p38 owners
 
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