MK2 Golf Cooalnt problem can you help me?....please

[GOlfmk2driver]

Hello.

f anyone can help me with this problem It would be greatly appreciated.

I have just replaced the metal coolant pipe on my Mk2 Golf Driver (1.6). I replaced it as I was losing coolant through the old metal pipe where it had perished in many places. I thought if I replaced it then all would be fine and my car would run sweet again. I didnt have to drain the coolant when changing the pipe as it had done it itself......anyway, I changed it over making sure all the rubber hoses connecting to it were secured back on with new clips. But, when i went to fill the expansion tank back up with coolant, it all drains staright out from no visible point. It comes out pretty fast and I have checked all the connecting hoses more than a few times but it seems to come from the back of the engine nearest the bulk head. I cant see exactly where it is coming from so thats why I'm here asking for help. My haynes has been leant to a mate who lost it so I thought i'd try some knowledgeable internet chaps and chapettes.

Any help would be great.

[veedubmechanic]

we dont have 1.6 in the us but the coolant flange you are talking about, is it on the cylinder head? if its like the 1.8 and 2.0 engines it needs a rubber o-ring on the flange.

if the pipe is not seated flat against the head or block it will leak