Coolant leaking from auxiliary heater pipes

[webby1]

We are gradually losing more and more coolant from our Ducato and I eventually found it collecting in the pipes,covered in lagging which go to the rear auxiliary heater. When I cut into the lagging a lot of collected coolant dropped out. Clearly a leak somewhere in one of these 2 pipes.

 

Now both pipes come from t pieces on the top of the engine (out and return I presume) and I thought as a temporary measure, until we can get back to UK and source replacement pipes, I could cut just enough off one to be able to bend it back and connect it to the other t piece.

 

I think this would complete the “circuit” and just leave out the auxilliary heater which we do not use anyway.

 

Is this a brilliant cunning plan or can you see any problems

[Charles]

No problems at all sounds like a permanent solution to me.

[webby1]

Unlike other Forums there seems no easy way here to say

 

Thanks for a prompt reply

 

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[colin]

My one concern would be putting a short bypass hose with no heat loss might lead to a bit of overheating, so keep an eye on water temp and if necessary consider cutting and plugging pipe if there is no shut off valve.