leaking green fluid with leon - SEAT Cupra.net

zimmal · 10-06-2006, 21:08

noticed a small patch of bright lime green like liquid leaking patches - it can't be the coolant as its red. On close inspection -traced the leak to a cylinder which is close to the AC top-up cap (left hand side) and front radiator area. I had the ac topped up with the usual gas a couple of days ago and this problem has most likely - occured since then - AC's running fine though and when engine is running/driven - that cylinder lets out thickish smoke and you can see bubbles of liquid seeping out from the top and below (tube sticking out)- does anyone know or can help - much appreciated.

*BJM* · 10-06-2006, 21:11

Could it be the power steering fluid? IIRC it's usually green.

zimmal · 10-06-2006, 21:17

thanks for the reply- checked all fluids - screen wash - blue,coolant - red,power steering -olive and brake fluid so it's definently not those - would u know what that cylinder is as described by any chance?

Myles · 10-06-2006, 22:11

Could be air con compressor oil? The smoke could be the refrigerant? All guesswork I am afraid.

*ArosaRacer* · 10-06-2006, 23:11

thats an air con leak, Red is power steering, black is oil, blue is screen wash(usually) pink is coolant

10-06-2006, 21:08	#1
zimmal Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2	leaking green fluid with leon noticed a small patch of bright lime green like liquid leaking patches - it can't be the coolant as its red. On close inspection -traced the leak to a cylinder which is close to the AC top-up cap (left hand side) and front radiator area. I had the ac topped up with the usual gas a couple of days ago and this problem has most likely - occured since then - AC's running fine though and when engine is running/driven - that cylinder lets out thickish smoke and you can see bubbles of liquid seeping out from the top and below (tube sticking out)- does anyone know or can help - much appreciated.

10-06-2006, 21:11	#2
BJM Blue Prop! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, Renfrewshire Posts: 662	Could it be the power steering fluid? IIRC it's usually green. __________________ BMW 118d SE in Silver! Previously:'06 Ibiza FR TDi, '04 Ibiza FR 20VT, '01 Ibiza Chill

10-06-2006, 21:17	#3
zimmal Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2	leaking liquid colour thanks for the reply- checked all fluids - screen wash - blue,coolant - red,power steering -olive and brake fluid so it's definently not those - would u know what that cylinder is as described by any chance?

10-06-2006, 22:11	#4
Myles Full Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Carterton, Oxon Posts: 276	Could be air con compressor oil? The smoke could be the refrigerant? All guesswork I am afraid. __________________ Arctic Grey Leon Cupra 1.8 20VT 52 Plate Brum Brum Brum.......... See whats on offer on Ebay

10-06-2006, 23:11	#5
ArosaRacer Kamakazie Wee man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: in my own little world Posts: 2,662	thats an air con leak, Red is power steering, black is oil, blue is screen wash(usually) pink is coolant __________________ Evo 6 397 bhp 343lbft Leon tsport 219 bhp 257 lbfts, arosa 0 bhp 0lbfts

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