VW Touran 07 1.9 TDi Coolant Leak
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Hi folks (swore I joined this forum years ago...?).
I've read a few old threads on here regarding coolant leaks but I'm none the wiser. We have a 07 VW Touran 1.9 TDi with around 135,000 miles on the clock. We purchased it around 7 years ago second hand for around £6. It's been an absolute workhorse family car, but recently it's had a few issues. Last year we had the clutch replaced, then later on the dual mass flywheel (which should've been replaced with the clutch at the time...but hey...).
Last month I noticed the coolant light come on and promptly filled it back up. A few days later the same thing happened again so I took it to our local garage. He ran it for a while but couldn't identify a leak (it was a very slow leak) and suggested Rad Seal which he applied for us...as a quick fix really.
Suggested it it was anything more serious it would mean an engine strip which they wouldn't do (but recommend places that do).
The car ran ok for a good month but yesterday I noticed a pool of coolant (frothy pink) on the drive after the coolant light came on. Filled up again and grabbed some more K Seal...overnight this hasn't worked.
I can actually see the drips under the car (the oil is clean by the way) so whether that indicates where it might be leaking from I don't know.
I'll ring my other garage later as this time they'll definitely see the leak.
My issue really is if it turns out to be a major issue (head gasket/cylinder head replace) I'm wondering if it's worth the cost (it's a 12 year old car with 135,000 on the clock...decent engine or not it's reached a point of decision time).
This is used by my partner for her dog walking business lately (we have a small toyota as another set of wheels) so as you can imagine, it needs a weekly clean...and I don't think she would want to buy new for that business?
Just looking for a little of advice as to what you folks would do...have a quick check at the garage (for the obvious leak) but be very cautious of dropping a lot of money on this oldish car? She may look into purchasing an estate car for her business.
We split up last year which compounds matter!
Many thanks.
I've read a few old threads on here regarding coolant leaks but I'm none the wiser. We have a 07 VW Touran 1.9 TDi with around 135,000 miles on the clock. We purchased it around 7 years ago second hand for around £6. It's been an absolute workhorse family car, but recently it's had a few issues. Last year we had the clutch replaced, then later on the dual mass flywheel (which should've been replaced with the clutch at the time...but hey...).
Last month I noticed the coolant light come on and promptly filled it back up. A few days later the same thing happened again so I took it to our local garage. He ran it for a while but couldn't identify a leak (it was a very slow leak) and suggested Rad Seal which he applied for us...as a quick fix really.
Suggested it it was anything more serious it would mean an engine strip which they wouldn't do (but recommend places that do).
The car ran ok for a good month but yesterday I noticed a pool of coolant (frothy pink) on the drive after the coolant light came on. Filled up again and grabbed some more K Seal...overnight this hasn't worked.
I can actually see the drips under the car (the oil is clean by the way) so whether that indicates where it might be leaking from I don't know.
I'll ring my other garage later as this time they'll definitely see the leak.
My issue really is if it turns out to be a major issue (head gasket/cylinder head replace) I'm wondering if it's worth the cost (it's a 12 year old car with 135,000 on the clock...decent engine or not it's reached a point of decision time).
This is used by my partner for her dog walking business lately (we have a small toyota as another set of wheels) so as you can imagine, it needs a weekly clean...and I don't think she would want to buy new for that business?
Just looking for a little of advice as to what you folks would do...have a quick check at the garage (for the obvious leak) but be very cautious of dropping a lot of money on this oldish car? She may look into purchasing an estate car for her business.
We split up last year which compounds matter!
Many thanks.
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