My 2002 XK8 has been sitting in the garage to wait out the WINTER THAT WILL NOT DIE! ARRRRGGHHHH.

Sorry, am suffering from garage withdrawal. Anyway, last week I walked by sleeping beauty getting the snowblower out AGAIN and saw a small puddle of coolant underneath. I had a coolant smell last year when warm but was not really losing any coolant. I am guessing I have a small leak somewhere and it has just accumulated while sitting.

My problem is looking under the car I am seeing multiple spots underneath; both in the back of the engine and in front of the engine with the front spot being the worse.

I installed a new water pump a couple of years ago along with new upper and lower radiator hoses.

I am guessing that part of my problem is either the octopus assembly or the hoses under the intake. My question is if either of these two is leaking would the coolant travel to the front of the engine or do they strictly show up near the back?

 

I suppose it depends on what it drips as to which direction she falls. There are a couple heater hose connections, and don't forget to check your thermostat housing and that water pump for a slight leak. It should be easy to find with a little patience and a bright flashlight.

Definitely hope its not one of those hoses under the manifold...that could explain both a rear and front direction.