fluid

[brian88883]

hello chaps can anybody tell me what the fluid is that is dropping onto my passenger side front matt,it seems to be coming from under the glove comp but not sure yet cheers.

[jotto]

hello chaps can anybody tell me what the fluid is that is dropping onto my passenger side front matt,it seems to be coming from under the glove comp but not sure yet cheers.

Is it warm???

[MudSurfer]

Matt - what are you doing sitting in this guys footwell??

[Sancho]

Probably a leaking heater matrix. How's your coolant level?

[brian88883]

coolant

well just topped it right up cos there wasnt a drop in there.

[MattF]

Matt - what are you doing sitting in this guys footwell??

If there's a fit bird in the passenger seat, letching.

[MattF]

well just topped it right up cos there wasnt a drop in there.

Does the fluid leaking smell like coolant?

[brian88883]

doesnt really smell of anything but is thickish like oil and seems clear .

[MattF]

doesnt really smell of anything but is thickish like oil and seems clear .

That sounds more like an aircon leak.

[brian88883]

is that a serious problem matt,i know my a/c compressor is paggered and ive got a good one to put in there but will the leak do any long term damage.

[MattF]

is that a serious problem matt,i know my a/c compressor is paggered and ive got a good one to put in there but will the leak do any long term damage.

Nope, no damage. The A/C won't work if you're low on gas, or if there's a pressure leak. You'll need to get the leak sorted, though. Just under the fuel filter in the engine bay are two pipes going through the bulkhead. They go to the aircon gubbins behind the glovebox.

[brian88883]

cheers for your help bud will investigate asap.