X10 Engine coolant leakages
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Seicento Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1998–2010
- Section
- Consumption leaks and wear › X10 Engine coolant leakages
X10 Engine coolant leakages
Inspect the engine. Look for drips and/or marks sign of a leakage
| Step | Validity | Operation to be performed | Test results | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK | ⚠ | 🔧 | |||
| 1 | LOCALISE LEAKAGE Perform a visual check to localise the part or zone originating the leakage. If the leakage is not found, wash the engine and start it. Gradually take it to temperature. To find the leakage, if required, perform the system tightness test PROCEDURE OP. 0510C30 |
All OK No leakage found: Go to Step 2 |
Problems found Leakage localised |
Intervention Go to the relevant step directly |
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| 2 | CHECK PIPES Check intactness and tightness of pipes. In particular, check: |
All OK Go to Step 3 |
Problems found Incorrect tightness or damaged parts |
Intervention Restore correct tightness PROCEDURE OP. 1088D58 Replace parts PROCEDURE 1088D |
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| 3 | CHECK RADIATOR Check intactness of radiator |
All OK Go to Step 4 |
Problems found Damaged or distorted radiator |
Intervention Replace radiator PROCEDURE OP. 1088B20 or PROCEDURE OP. 1088B24 |
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| 4 | CHECK EXPANSION TANK Check: |
All OK Go to Step 5 |
Problems found Damaged or distorted tank |
Intervention Replace tank or cap PROCEDURE OP. 1088B10 |
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| 5 | CHECK WATER PUMP Check: |
All OK Go to Step 6 |
Problems found Faulty water pump |
Intervention Replace water pump or seals PROCEDURE OP. 1088C10 or PROCEDURE OP. 1088C12 |
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