woe is me

[orbitalegg]

hi maybe i am stressing unnessesarily but the w124 200te i just bought is leaking coolant, the coolant light came on so i bought some and put it in
was ok for a day then on again, on opening the hood i notice that there was a liquid on the belts and surrounding area which i believe to be coolant .

based on what i have read on this forum i quickly checked the oil for coolant and the coolant for oil and nothing. i am unable to find the leak .i need some advice on how to determine the area that is leaking or just generally what to do. i also need an indy garage around barnet.

sorry about the whining folks but i have entered panick mode, i really want to enjoy this car as it is my first merc.

 

[television]

Firms like Part Co and air con companies sell a dye that you put into the water, you put this in and watch and you will see instantly where the leak is.
Water pumps are a prime source for leaks.

Malcolm

 

[mr_s]

Sounds like it could be a leaking water pump rather than a head gasket problem if it's getting onto the belts..... That's what mine did (190e 2.6, M103 engine).

Cheers, Martin

 

[C220GJS]

As malcolm says it is very likely the water pump if there is liquid on the belts and surrounding area. Not expensive to replace ,around £50 for the pump from the likes of Eurocarparts and an hour or so to fit. Not a specialist job so any garage should do the job fairly readily.
Geo.

 

[orbitalegg]

thanks for the rapid replies guyz really. i will get a mechanic to look @ it tomorrow panic mode downgraded to concerned mode.
peace