Sounds like a waterfall in the glovebox !!

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Feb 16, 2004 | 11:20 PM

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Sounds like a waterfall in the glovebox !!

I'm getting a sound like pouring water / gurgling / swishing sound from the area behind the glovebox.

It only happens when increasing revs from idling / blipping the throttle. Then goes away.. No fluids dripping anywhere, Engine bay and driveway is clean, SECS is fine and oil / water temp pressure etc normal. (Drives like a demon !! Thanks Bob !!)... a picture of perfect health. Apart from the gurgling sound !!

Any Ideas ??? Bob, is it the fuel pipes ??

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Feb 17, 2004 | 12:03 AM

Hepy

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Could be caused by air in your coolant system.

Feb 17, 2004 | 07:52 AM

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I get the same thing, its been bugging me for ages

Feb 17, 2004 | 10:01 AM

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Mine does that when the coolant needs topped up - check the level in your header tank.

Feb 17, 2004 | 10:04 AM

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Thanks

I'll check the header tank later today.

Cheers

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Feb 17, 2004 | 10:06 AM

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Yep, it's probably a bit of air in the heater matrix. My scoob did it until I changed the coolant myself.

Feb 17, 2004 | 04:32 PM

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Is your car de-catted as i've only heard this on de-catted cars.

Its just the heater system pressurising as its only from start up.

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Feb 17, 2004 | 06:38 PM

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Not a sound from the car on starting from cold.....noise only starts when car gets a bit warm and continues at operating temps

I have checked the header tank when cold and it's got only a thin layer of bright green coolant in the bottom. Do I just fill it up ????

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Feb 17, 2004 | 09:58 PM

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Yes mate just top it up,when cold.

Feb 17, 2004 | 10:13 PM

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Thought I'd just point this out....which tank are you checking?....the metal one on top of the engine...or the plastic one on the passenger side of the engine bay?

The metal one on the top of the engine should be full to the brim, the plastic one on the side should be just up to the MAX level.

Feb 17, 2004 | 10:53 PM

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Ali

The metal tank at the top of the engine is almost empty (checked tonight for the first time as I thought it was an expansion tank)

the plastic one (which I check when I look under the bonnet) is just above the MAX level..

Do I fill the metal header tank to the brim now ???

Thanks for all the help

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