Grand Voyager 3.3 loses Water

[RedSkyBR]

Hi everyone, I live in Italy and I have a grand Voyager 3.3 RG 2001.The cooling system is leaking water from a small rubber plug near the Return sleeve( if I'm not mistaken) I can't find it in the catalog but it looks like a cap Of the thermostatic valve as in the photo..

 

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[bignev]

Hi there!

From the photo, not the diagram, I think that part is at the back left of the engine when looking into the engine bay, as it looks like it's near the brake master cylinder.

In which case, it's at the back of the water pump. I have had at least 3 on mine, in 8 years.

The rubber cap however, I sorted out with a silicone hoses cap, I'm sorry but I can't remember the size. I do remember trying to put a clamp on the original and made it leak faster!!

I had to take off the original, measure it - not easy - then order up the new one. I may have got the other sizes close to what I thought, as they weren't expensive, to know once I got under it again I'd be able to do it.

Good luck!

Edited July 22, 2023 by bignev

[RedSkyBR]

Thank you for your reply bignev! Today I'll try to go to someone who only manages radiators, maybe they have a similar piece there . I'll look for the OEM number again, if not I'll definitely have to use your repair technique if I don't want to throw the car away ^^. I'll look for the solution then I'll let you know 

[RedSkyBR]

Ho there! I solved It with a High Heat resistant PVC pipe. Works fine. :-) thnx for help

[bignev]

Great stuff! Well done!