Ford Focus coolant leak heater core pipe leaks coolant on carpet orings tips
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2019
- G'day guys with only a revised heater core with fixed pipes available in Australia for $575 and all the associated labour to replace the entire unit located in centre of dashboard we have repaired this particular car with orings. The lower hose is a lot firmer in position and after making this video had to replace the orings several times to arrest the leaks. The car has run for hours been road tested carpet dried and returned to customer. Make sure to lubricate orings and use narrow orings. Make sure to confidently install the pipes in one firm action as they are exactly lined up. Refill with water to test. Do not dought yourself and jiggle hoses. Of print pinched or misinstalled simply repeat the procedure until you get it right. O. This vehicle the upper pipe o-ring was disintegrated whilst lower was actually ok. So it it's top one leaking do yourself a favour and replace only the top one. As it seems bottom one is under less stress and heat.
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Thanks heaps. Very helpful. 395km on the clock..best car I've ever owned!
man I love the internet! Mrs car just started doing this. First thing I click on is this video. Perfect, Thank You
Well done ....o rings and air lock --- two items that would not have been considered when replacing heater core --- or what I guess you guys might call matrix --- thanks for posting this --- safety out and about as always- (great secret recipe!)
Thanks for your help with that mate. At least it got me to the bottom of that problem.👍
Thanks mate. I needed this info.
What a legend. Great instructions. Thank you ford for making a simple hose joint very difficult to fix.
I cannot believe that for 10 yeras! (yes 10 years at least!) they are using this shit of a system ....... ...
Yes, in the olden days it used to be a simple rubber hose that you could just replace. This metal push fit joint looks like something of a space shuttle. “O-rings £9. Labour charges remove dash etc, £600! - no thanks! 😂🤣
Did you have another video on how you removed the clipa and separated the pipes to get the O-ring out? I also read another option was to remove the clips altogether and add a 22mm heat pipe over them. Added dual leak protection.
Cheers from nz bro did mine i used old clips and they were exactly how you said loose at first until i changed i did exactly how you said and walah thank you brother.
Thanks for sharing mate, just did the fix. The plastic footwell trim has some solid clips to get it started.
did you unclip the heater hose in the engine bay ?
This video was so helpful, its saved me £770 as ford was going to charge for a new heater matrix and labour, i changed the O-ring my self and its stopped leaking, cheers mate
How do you get the o ring on the hose as I've got this problem with my Ford focus mk2 2005
@@darrendilloway8555 u have to put the O-ring in the female part of the pipe, i found using a little bit of fairy liquid on the o-ring and pipe helps it go in alot easier, hope this helps at all
Do the pipes just come apart when the clips are of ?
@@Becs_Curtis i had to use a little screwdriver just to help prize the pipe open a little bit
Do u need to empty the coolant tank before u split the pipe open to fit the o ring?
This is happening to me right now and the dealership think I’m stupid to buy a whole unit haha jokes on them thanks buddy
Legend thanks heaps! 🙏🏽
Well done
Thanks mate, very helpful my footwell is flooded so I reckon this will be the solution hopefully. 🙏
Did it fix the issue ?
@@ecobooost_power3344 yes partially. The front pipe of the two which was leaking badly is now dry again and fixed ok. However the second pipe, ( slightly behind and higher up harder to reach) is now beginning to weep so the same repair will be required for that one. I have a small catch tank underneath it at the moment. (10 year old car)..
@@philtucker1224 I’ve tried using 19mm pipe but it’s just too hard to fit it on and did you put a O-ring on the metal pipes ? And where did you put the O-Rings ? Thanks
@@ecobooost_power3344 Hi EP, there’s a couple of great videos on TH-cam that shows you how to fit the o-rings, just search under mk3 focus wet floor /heater pipes etc ..good luck!
Thanks for the very helpful video. Any chance you could clarify why the coolant should be dripping when the car is cooling down, rather than when it's hot?
Abit of a luck for your reply but just wish for the best. What o ring sizes did you use? I had the chance to get the new o ring in but it's leaking again. Must've got the wrong o ring
Thank you so much, we haven't checked our car yet...but the carpet is wet
Hi @Mechanick Mentor
I have exact same issue with my Ford focus 2011. It costs 1500 to replace whole heater core unit which too expensive
I wanna replace the o'ring you you did only. But there is 1 issue in my case is my O'ring is broken so can not be use to find the similar. Could I ask what O'ring size you have there to place so I could find similar one based on the size
If you have online link to buy it much appreciated.
Thanks a lot.
Hey mate where did you get them slim orings from
How long can we expect the new orings to last after replacement?
I have Ford Mustang with a leak in left side for me is the driver side. The heater works fine and I notice the coolant is slowly decreasing, but I can't see the pipes I think the dashboard should be removed to see and also I don't want to take it to the dealer they may cheat and say the whole unit should be replaced because the AC and the heater in one unit in the Mustang.. Should I bypass the heater core since I live in hot area anyways? I think it still will be nice if you have everything as new.
So how do you actually separate the two pipes ( male and female ) to remove the old O ring ??
Thanks for your help I just bought a new o ring and clamp. Ford said they didn’t stock the part anymore and said I would have to put the updated matrix in but I ordered a clip and o ring for a Ford Focus mk2 from a ford main dealer the part numbers are 1454337 clip. 1342708 o ring and only cost £23.42 cheaper than eBay.
Thanks 🙏 awesome information
Cheers Rob - items still available in UK
Hi are you located in Melbourne.
I have a heater problem on my focus.
I have a similar leak from that region but only when the AC is on, could it be these pipes that are to blame?
Great informative video, and I have had this fault TWICE on my Focus! May I suggest that in future, you use a genuine Ford O ring as they are cheap as anything and have specific chamfer edging which generic O rings don't and will likely prematurely fail because of it!
Do you have an OEM number for the o-rings? EDIT: I bought general oil resistant 17x2.0 O-rings. The o-rings from FORD were like 20euro. The general O-rings were 1euro.
I'm currentmy attempting this repair & i'm very surprised to see no o ring on either male or female side of the pipe, does the oring sit INSIDE the female pipe not on top ?
@@ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL Hello. I actually did the repair. First, the O-ring that worked for me is 17x2.0 (mm metric). 17x2.5 is just too thick. Then Everyone says to put the O-ring on the female part of the pipe. Well I could not do that. So what I did was put the O-ring around 50% way in on the male part of the pipe. That way the female has time to 'straighten up' and move the proper way into the male one. For me this was two man job. I had a friend push the pipes from the outside. That way I could see when the two pipes were properly sealed to each other. I put on the plastic clips and for now the repair is working fine. Good luck with your car!
@@cenariusbg i've got the right part num for the oring & clips,am i right in thinking the oring goes INSIDE of the female where you can feel a groove with your finger ? i attempted it without removing the hoses from the engine bay, i cant accsess them by hand, did you remove anything from the engine bay to get to them ?
Just blow out the coolant remaining in the matrix, clean the surfaces of the pipes where they push together with brake cleaner and blue paper towel, bosh the groove up with silicone and around the other pipe up to the lip and press together.
Leave a millimetre till the RTV dries and then push it the rest and install the clip.
Hey mate thinking of buying one cheap and he says it has a leak, are you in Sydney and what a rough price to fix if it doesn’t need replacement and if replaced what’s cost
Hey mate I have same problem with this heater core , I'm. From Melbourne any place I can fix it? Thank you
Ford should be sued for faults like this. How come the same happens in the UK with plenty of 1.6 EcoBoosts?
I have the same problem would I need to drain the coolant before I take the pipe apart?
Where’s your workshop located ?
Where in Au are you located mate?
anychance where you located ?
if in sydney please let me know
Does any one know where can i get those greeen o rings in Australia? i have tried to contact Ford they said they don't sale this O rings now. They advised to change whole Heater matrix. They said it will cost around $3000
Great vid, thanks.
I have a 2008 Focus with 300,000 miles on it (very well maintained highway car). My floor mat (a big rubber spill-proof type) has been getting wet on the driver's side. Yesterday, about halfway through a 1 hour commute, I noticed my leg was wet, and that liquid was lightly spraying toward the floor mat from under the dash- then it simply stopped and did not happen again. It was a cool, slightly drizzly day. The defrost mix with floor temp was set to warm, heater motor running medium speed, wipers on intermittent, etc. However, the liquid was not hot at all. not even warm. it has a bitter slightly sweet taste, but no particular oder I could discern. probably engine coolant, I will keep you posted.
thats the same problem which is showen in the video
Hi - Exactly what I need to do but I am having trouble removing the trim. I'm pulling but don't want to break anything. Is it just a question of pulling harder? Thanks for the video.
I just made a video of this and posted few hours ago. I’ve removed the panel carefully without breaking any. Have a look at the position of the plastic tab clips and those with metal ones you need a bit of force. Use a pick angled point to pry the sides and slowly use the plastic trim remover tool.
To get the o ring out do you have to separate the pipes? Do they just come apart?
You pull them from the engine compartment ....
What is the secret to release the plastic clip please?
Can u put up a video of how to actually put the o ring on?
Yea exactly. Half a story ere..
Please tell me where are you based?? I need your help
Hi mate, do you live in Uk ????
Hi i have a ford focus 2013 1l ecoboost 125bhp and im looking for the clips and o rings, do you know the exact names or part numbers for the clips?
did you mange to find them mate ?
I'm currentmy attempting this repair & i'm very surprised to see no o ring on either male or female side of the pipe, does the oring sit INSIDE the female pipe not on top ?
Use a flexible radiator rubber hose put it over and with 2 jubilee coamp problem solved
I ended up sliding 19mm heater hose over both and clamping with hose clamps works a treat..🤙
Is that 19mm id or od? I have this issue for the second time in 18 months. Thanks.
Id...I’ve got a pic but can’t post it. It’s a bit tricky but with a bit of grease you’ll get it push it on the top first then you can wriggle it down over the bottom took about an hour mucking about and $25 in parts...
@@1975kingy I'll give that a go then. Thanks.
@@1975kingy can you send me it for email please??
@@1975kingy is it 18mm inside the hose??
How do you get the o ring on I've got the same problem with my Ford focus lx 1.6 petrol 2005
this clips and o rings are easily purchased on e bay for approx 10 pounds -don,t get caught with dealer saying new matrix needed
a little Radiator rubber hose flexible coming over the pipe with 2 jubilee clamps and problem solved
I just went ahead and used RTV on an immaculately clean surface well smarmed inside the groove and on the pipe diameter then pushed it back on but left 1mm to go so when it half dries I'd push it flush and put the clip on.
@4:18 - well accustomed to those awesome plastic clips then? Don't expect to buy it on its own. It comes with the pipe >_
How to remove hoses 😢
What is the diameter ?
What size is the o’ring? and have you got a part number of the o’ring kit?
Thanks
The real question... Its 17x something or 16x something. If you use a ring from a kit there are 16x 2.5 and 18x2.5. The 18 is kind if big and not working. You have to use the 16
Nice tutorial - i was having coolant leaking after installing a new heater core on my vw and couldnt get the pipe to fit well. Pointing out that the o-ring must go in the groove first and not on the coolant pipe shaft is what saved me as well as pushing it in once (not pulling it out or playing around with it) until it stops. I'll assume that your blue grease is silicone based as nothing else should be used (you could wet it with coolant instead).
what groove do you mean ? on the female pipe ?
@@ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL yes; important to note his tip at 2:30 in the video
@@ErvinSebag ok thanks, im going to attempt this repair, any tips for me ?
@@ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL I’m not sure what you’re doing exactly
@@ErvinSebag I'm going to take off the old clip & o ring from the coolant tank pipes at the side of the drivers footwell
Had a crack at the o-rings today. Had no luck getting a seal ended up using 19mm radiator hose with a couple of clamps. I have more faith in this setup than the o-rings TBH.
Was this ok
@@nickjames3649 yup
Hi pal any chance of a reply?
My local garage cut the pipes either side then used flexible coolant pipe and some jubilee clips top and bottom that's never moving again
without an oring ?
gosh i hope this is my problem.
I am having the same problem now and the repairer guy is making 2600$ to repair it. Any chance of reply mate. Thanks
even i need it , bro have you fixed it ... can you tell me how much you fix it for ? contact details of that repairing person ? that will be great help for me
year?
He mentioned 2012 in the first five seconds of the video.
why the hell do these cars have rubber pipes carrying coolant that runs to the back of the car??????????? the rubber pipe is leaking in the middle of my car what is it doing there?
can you ping the next video ? want to see .. will you able to fix my car with reasonable price and send me your contact details ,, thanks
Waste of time stupid ring put new hose rubber easy last long time never fix again