BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - 94 1.6 Water leak

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Wed 10 Feb 2010 11:19
94 1.6 Water leak - cliff
I have a water leak just behind where the bottom hose joins into the front of the cylinder block (it's not actually the hose as this is fitted to a plastic pipe), when the motor is up to temp a 'jet' of steam appears around this area, there are three bolts holding the plastic pipe on. I'm guessing here but is this where the thermostat lives?
If I remove the plastic pipe what am I like to find?
Any help or advice gratefully received.
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Wed 10 Feb 2010 14:22
94 1.6 Water leak - CraigP
Probably a failed or dislodged o-ring by the sounds of things :-) Possibly the plastic connector has split a little (overtightened?).
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