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Coolant leak on 2017 Supercharged V6

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Yes, there's a couple of plastic coolant pipes which partly go under the supercharger. On the early 5.0 V8 (the 3.0 V6 is essentially the same engine but missing it's back 2 pistons) these were also plastic and have a high failure rate. They were then changed to metal, and later V6 and V8 engines were again fitted with plastic versions, but to a better design which aren't known for splitting, unlike the earlier ones. Commonly known as "the plastic valley coolant pipes". Supercharger has to be removed for full access, or at least lifted.
My 2020 SVR with the 5.0 V8 is leaking coolant and it could be the problem you are describing. Does coolant leak into the engine and will it damage the engine? Car has not overheated nor thrown any warning lights yet. Found out when i saw reddish coolant on the car park floor and checked the coolant level is slightly below minimum.