coolant leaks

[quote:02e86fb272="kstan299"]nissan cefiro 2L auto 1996 113500KMs recently i noticed coolant leaks below the car under the engine ( towards the back of the engine off centre to the right side of the car) I consulted a mechanic who at first said it was a water pump but when he went under he said it wasn't and said it was leaking from the head gasket insead! Is this a common problem for nissan and is it a big job to fix? any other possible causes which may have resulted in the error in the diagnosis? thanks[/quote:02e86fb272]

Better look again, bcuz if it gets worse-its gonna be a big job. you sure its not a heater hose?

Better look again, bcuz if it gets worse-its gonna be a big job. you sure its not a heater hose?[/quote]

Thanks,i hope it is but how to check if it is a heater hose, is this a diy job? i asked another mechanic to have a look, he just asked me to leave the car to him as he cannot tell after checking under the car>

can anyone point me to where to read up more or even a daigram of some sort? appreciate it greatly

[quote:2fccf21f9c="kstan299"]Better look again, bcuz if it gets worse-its gonna be a big job. you sure its not a heater hose?[/quote:2fccf21f9c]

Thanks,i hope it is but how to check if it is a heater hose, is this a diy job? i asked another mechanic to have a look, he just asked me to leave the car to him as he cannot tell after checking under the car>

can anyone point me to where to read up more or even a daigram of some sort? appreciate it greatly[/quote]


Get it pressure tested it will show up where its leaking.