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Luke_A_P

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Leaks?
« on: January 07, 2012, 08:19:54 PM »
I just picked up my A500 from the Abarth dealer, (12K on the clock). I have noticed two advisories on the receipt from its previous service last year. One for "slight coolant leak" and one for "slight gear box leak". The dealer neglected to mention these when I asked him if there were any remarks on the service history. Is this something to worry about? Am I likely to be hit with a big bill at the next service?

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Re: Leaks?
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2012, 08:21:49 PM »
Have you asked them if they have been fixed?
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« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2012, 08:22:42 PM »
dealer found a slight coolant leal on my punto, tightened the bolt up and its not leaked another drop, could be this simple, kust keep an eye on your coolant level :thumb:
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Re: Leaks?
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2012, 08:25:44 PM »
As lloyd says, you will find krust where the leak is if there is one.  :thumb:
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Re: Leaks?
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2012, 08:28:17 PM »
Grmpf, typical dealer's speak, Any leak is undesirable. Go back and get it fixed.  By the dealer without cost to you.  Bah.  Tell them they cannot sell you any leaking car.  Because according to EU laws, they are not supposed to.  Bah.
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Re: Leaks?
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2012, 08:31:20 PM »
First thing in the morning when the car is cold, stick a strip of pvc tape on the side of the expansion tank of the level. Just keep an eye on it for a few weeks, if the level goes down, you still have a leak. Gearbox harder to do, just check for fresh oil on the casings.
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Re: Leaks?
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2012, 08:32:33 PM »
Haven't had a chance to talk to them yet. Picked the car up last thing yesterday, didn't get to go through all the history docs until today. I'll call them as soon as I can, the pain is I am out of the country next week. They claimed they do a 200 point mechanical inspection before selling the car, if they have sold me a car with outstanding advisories without telling me beforehand I'm going to be a bit peeved.

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« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2012, 08:33:37 PM »
Quote from: GTMartin on January 07, 2012, 08:31:20 PM
First thing in the morning when the car is cold, stick a strip of pvc tape on the side of the expansion tank of the level. Just keep an eye on it for a few weeks, if the level goes down, you still have a leak. Gearbox harder to do, just check for fresh oil on the casings.

Thanks. Are there any photo guides on hear as to where to find the gear box etc. I'm not the worlds greatest car expert!

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Re: Leaks?
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2012, 08:52:59 PM »
Hi Luke, just go back to your dealer, admit that you are not the world's greatest car expert, but that you have the backing of this forum and leaks are not acceptable.  Tell them that you are not impressed, neither are we!.  Where did you buy the car from?  This is as good a place as any to tell.  Please do tell.  These days, with the web, we have a voice.  Make sure your's is heard by the dealer who sold you the car.  We want no leaks!
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Re: Leaks?
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2012, 09:26:18 PM »
The gearbox leak is probably the endplate, quite commonish. They found our leak whilst replacing a driveshaft gaitor.
Its not serious but needs resealing, if it is that.
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« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2012, 09:58:39 PM »
Is that what you can see on the nearside once the wheel is removed?
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Re: Leaks?
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2012, 10:20:42 PM »
I had a coolant leak and also a gearbox leak, turned out to be the 5th gear end casing and a metal pipe that goes to the waterpump, apparently theres a modified pipe now.
The coolant leak job meant the front end of the car had to come off.

Both items need addressing asap.
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Re: Leaks?
« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2012, 10:21:24 PM »
Quote from: GTMartin on January 07, 2012, 09:58:39 PM
Is that what you can see on the nearside once the wheel is removed?
Yep thats the one, once the wheel was off you could see the congealed  oil around the endplate.
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« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2012, 02:25:14 AM »
Quote from: carolt on January 07, 2012, 08:52:59 PM
Hi Luke, just go back to your dealer, admit that you are not the world's greatest car expert, but that you have the backing of this forum and leaks are not acceptable.  Tell them that you are not impressed, neither are we!.  Where did you buy the car from?  This is as good a place as any to tell.  Please do tell.  These days, with the web, we have a voice.  Make sure your's is heard by the dealer who sold you the car.  We want no leaks!

Thanks, I got it from Meridien Milano in Portsmouth. They have been very professional about everything else and there is no evidence they have done anything wrong as yet. They might have been fixed before they got the car or they may have fixed these leaks themselves and just forgotten to document it. Unfortunately I am not going to be able to inspect the car in detail before I fly to France tomorrow but I'll call them from France on Monday and ask for their side of the story.

Thanks for your support everyone, it is much appreciated.

Luke


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Re: Leaks?
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2012, 08:31:43 AM »
Lets us know what comes of the call, Im not suprised previous problems or niggles wheren't brought to your attention after all they are looking to get your money, they are a car sales business but after care is also a big part of their business too sadly some dealers do the second bit better than others.

You could have bought a £30k second hand Merc and had the same problems, also Id (personally) take the 200 spot check with a pinch of salt, if it starts, stops, isnt sitting in a puddle of something, isnt rattling like a old tin can and hasnt got any trim hanging off Id be suprised if some cars are checked any further.

Out of interest, is it worth people (including myself) asking the next time your car is in for a service/inspection etc to ask if the casing of the gearbox is dry?
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