Coolant leak

2002 VAUXHALL CORSA
132,000 MILES • 1.4L • 2WD • MANUAL
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A fee weeks ago noticed a small hiss near the coolant tank and the coolant was low so topped it up. Today was driving stopped and noticed it was leaking from the front rapidly. Manged to drive it home , tried putting more I am the tank but leaks straight out near the oil filter on the right of the engine. Any ideas? thanks
Sep 11, 2017 at 8:55 AM
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It sounds like a hose or head gasket perhaps can you upload a picture of where it is leaking from?

Here is a guide that can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Sep 12, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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