coolant loss
02 March 2005, 09:35 PM
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right here goes, just fitted a new radiator to me scoob (thanks dave, API) after the old one burst, i guessed it burst due to old age, but im worried now the car loses coolant depends how long i drive it for as to how much it loses, but when stationary it blows cold air out, i presumed this to be an air lock, but after reading some posts on here about this quite common problem, im worried about the possibility of the head gasket having gone and the system being pressurized by fumes, ive tried all ways to get the air out of the sytem but it always returns (when you rev the engine it blows bubbles up the header tank) i start a new job on monday and dont wanna be left stranded on the way there! what can i check to see if the head gaskets are blowing?
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03 March 2005, 07:21 AM
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You have just done the test my friend!
If you have bubbles that continue to bubble after the engine has been turned off too, then one of the gaskets is done for.
API did mine, you know David, so you know you would get a fair deal to fix them.
Not cheap but better do it asap.
Unless really bad I doubt the car will let you down, just keep away from the turbo until you are ready.
Graham.
If you have bubbles that continue to bubble after the engine has been turned off too, then one of the gaskets is done for.
API did mine, you know David, so you know you would get a fair deal to fix them.
Not cheap but better do it asap.
Unless really bad I doubt the car will let you down, just keep away from the turbo until you are ready.
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Good advice Graham, One problem that continues to bite if left unattended to, is water from the blown gaskets laying in the bores overnight or when static. It forms a rusty line and then a noise similar to piston slap or loose hydraulics sets in and a rebuild is the only way to repair the damage.
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03 March 2005, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by scottystar
right here goes, just fitted a new radiator to me scoob (thanks dave, API) after the old one burst, i guessed it burst due to old age, but im worried now the car loses coolant depends how long i drive it for as to how much it loses, but when stationary it blows cold air out, i presumed this to be an air lock, but after reading some posts on here about this quite common problem, im worried about the possibility of the <a style='text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px double;' href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=24&k=head%20gasket" onmouseover="window.status='head gasket'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">head gasket</a> having gone and the system being pressurized by fumes, ive tried all ways to get the air out of the sytem but it always returns (when you rev the engine it blows bubbles up the header tank) i start a new job on monday and dont wanna be left stranded on the way there! what can i check to see if the <a style='text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px double;' href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=24&k=head%20gaskets" onmouseover="window.status='head gaskets'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">head gaskets</a> are blowing?
cheers
scott
cheers
scott
I had the same problem as you m8 changed both head gaskets
they were cracked
Split 2 Rads,was hopeing it was theremostat but what gave it away in the end was condensation/water mixed with the oil
03 March 2005, 05:22 PM
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thanks for the replys chaps, having just shelled out for the rad i dont wanna blow it, it does me in though, cos the car pulls just like it used to, runs fine, a little noisy, but its knocking on for 70k now, so david, where are you and how much roughly we talking, perhaps a pm or email is a better way to discuss this, im way down south in sunny hampshire but prepared to travel.
will keeping off boost help a little, might be able to save a bit wiv fuel too!!
thanks
scott
will keeping off boost help a little, might be able to save a bit wiv fuel too!!
thanks
scott
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