Leakinjg header tank
05 July 2001, 03:33 PM
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I noticed that the header tank was leaking water today from between the gasket and the metal seal,water temp is normal and the overflow pipe is not blocked, is the header tank cap thermostatic?i.e not allowing overflow/pressure release.How can I check my fans are working can`t recall hearing them lately?
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05 July 2001, 04:25 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Moz:
<B>I noticed that the header tank was leaking water today from between the gasket and the metal seal,water temp is normal and the overflow pipe is not blocked, is the header tank cap thermostatic?i.e not allowing overflow/pressure release.How can I check my fans are working can`t recall hearing them lately?
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Moz[/quote]
Is this plastic header tank on WRX. If yes, then this is a weak Item and damage could be casued by Vibration or possibly failed head gasket. One way or the other you need a replacement. But before you get one take the cap of the tank and run the engine, check if bubbles appear in tank - if yes then you have a gasket problem. If no then replace tank.
SD
<B>I noticed that the header tank was leaking water today from between the gasket and the metal seal,water temp is normal and the overflow pipe is not blocked, is the header tank cap thermostatic?i.e not allowing overflow/pressure release.How can I check my fans are working can`t recall hearing them lately?
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Moz[/quote]
Is this plastic header tank on WRX. If yes, then this is a weak Item and damage could be casued by Vibration or possibly failed head gasket. One way or the other you need a replacement. But before you get one take the cap of the tank and run the engine, check if bubbles appear in tank - if yes then you have a gasket problem. If no then replace tank.
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05 July 2001, 04:56 PM
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If lots of bubbles and the need to top up coolant level regularly,then you have a head gasket leak.If tiny bubbles as you rev up and there is no need to top up coolant,then you have a normal system.You just need to change the seal in your header tank.
After a drive from work,etc,etc,just let the engine idle with air cond off and stay in the car,monitor the coolant temprature and wait till the radiator fans run.If your temp needle is approaching the 'H',and fans still not running,suggest you shut down your engine and find out why the rad fans are not running.
Hope this help.
After a drive from work,etc,etc,just let the engine idle with air cond off and stay in the car,monitor the coolant temprature and wait till the radiator fans run.If your temp needle is approaching the 'H',and fans still not running,suggest you shut down your engine and find out why the rad fans are not running.
Hope this help.
05 July 2001, 05:11 PM
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Car runs normal temperature even after 100 miles continuous driving, water level is constant .no bubbles at idle but higher revs theres loads more like froth.
Cheers for the advice, just want to try and tie it down before looking at getting it fixed.
Cheers for the advice, just want to try and tie it down before looking at getting it fixed.
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