Leaking coolant pipes

[wilros]

Has anybody had the misfortune to have leaking coolant pipes on a 2004 Kia Sedona 2.9 crdi? These are the twin pipes that go from the front underside of the vehicle to the rear underside of the vehicle on the offside, Mine are leaking where the pipes go over the rear axle & are very rusty in this section of pipework. I would appreciate any comments on this as how to fix them or better still where to obtain new pipes in the United Kingdom?
Thank you
Regards.
wilros

[a9xs]

wilros, go to your local dealer and get the pipes this is a very common problem in the US with 2005 and older sedonas. the pipes here in the US do not cost much at my dealer. also inspect the other pipes there are 3 different sections i have noticed when inspecting sedonas the pipe you are talking about #3 is the first one to rust out/leak followed by the middle section #2 pipe. the first section #1 really sucks to change i dread doing them when i get one in at work. also it will take awhile of letting the van run with the radiator cap off after line replacement to get heat to the rear vents.

[anr72]

Hi. you can replace them with rubber heater hose then you will not have problem again. most motor factors will stock hose, just measure dia and length. hope this helps

[wilros]

Thanks Guys,
I have today replaced the pipes with rubber heater hose so hopefully no more leaks.
Regards.
Wilros