I was noticing a strange coolant leak that appeared to be irregular and comming from the rear of the engine. Coolant could be seen on the transmission bell housing. This leak was comming from a very small transition hose from the heater matrix block to a return coolant hose. Further investigation was needed.

A Leak from the rear of the Engine coolant system usually presents itself in this fashion.

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Begin by removing the plastic engine cover

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Next, remove the pollen filter try above the engine. This component is very large but comes out in two very simple steps. First remove the rubber weather stripping that extends from the battery compartment all the way across the engine bay to the brake master cylinder. The weather stripping simply pulls gently away and upwards. Then remove the two bolts. The entire plastic pollen filter assembly will slide towards the front bumper.

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You can now gain access to the rear of the engine. The offending hose is in the rear of the engine and is approximately 7cm long.

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Working on the rear of the engine is not an easy job.

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The broken hose can now be seen. I have just finished removing the jubilee clip and the coolant line. The hose is almost fully disconnected in this picture.

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Here is the broken part

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The tiny tear in the line can be seen.

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