IS200 leak from coolant pipe at rear of engine

[L3xu5 Mum]

My student son has been using our 23 year old IS200 and the old girl has had a few ageing issues.  Most recent issue is a leak from the coolant pipe at the rear of the engine.  Is this a difficult (aka very expensive) repair?  We all love the car and will be sad to see her go……. Other than when she’s not behaving she runs like a dream!  Has had a new radiator fitted within last 12 months.

Has anybody got experience of having this leak issue and any wise words much appreciated!  Thanks 

[steve2006]

Hi Michelle,

If you could post up the model year and a photograph if possible of the pipe (or the general area) I can look up the exploded diagram for you and advise further.

[L3xu5 Mum]

Gosh that’s really kind of you! Car is in Bristol and I’m 100 miles away. So no chance of photos as son in Middle of medical exams and focussed elsewhere which I completely get! The car is a uk x reg - I think it’s purely an IS200 no add one. 

[L3xu5 Mum]

But have had an rac advisory which advised coolant pipe etc. hope this helps