Water leak from header tank

[RICH235]

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I've just bought an STI type ra and joined this club.
I've only had it a week and I've noticed that water seeps out of the header tank seal when the car gets hot!! There's plenty of water in it and the temp gauge remains normal. The oil looks very clean and it's only done 51,000. The header tank is made of plastic and looks very faded. Is this a common fault or do I have a major problem. I've bought a forge one today to change it.
Thanks
RICH

[RAdave]

:(
I've just bought an STI type ra and joined this club.
I've only had it a week and I've noticed that water seeps out of the header tank seal when the car gets hot!! There's plenty of water in it and the temp gauge remains normal. The oil looks very clean and it's only done 51,000. The header tank is made of plastic and looks very faded. Is this a common fault or do I have a major problem. I've bought a forge one today to change it.
Thanks
RICH
Fit the new header tank & you'll be fine m8.

Remember, as the water temp rises so does the pressure & it will find any weak point - ie the header tank seal.

Dave