I didn't think that battery acid would be corrosive enough to melt a plastic pipe but it definitely looked melted rather than cracked. I will check what the voltage is, it could be over charging as mentioned. many thanks

I'm in Coulsdon, Surrey. A Range Rover is essential equipment for the school run.:lol:

I haven't had the car long and I haven't been off road.

The other day I noticed coolant dripping from the front off-side behind the headlight. I popped down to my local Land Rover dealer and they took a quick look and said it was the rad to header tank overflow pipe had split. Rather than pay their prices fo a plastic pipe I replaced it with rubber...