iv had a prob with water comin out near the exspansion tank it normally happens in to the higher revs.iv also just noticed when i rev it when up to temperture it steams through the center air vents smells warm damp kind of smell if u no what i mean lol.Has any1 had this prob or no what this could b?
any input would be great cheers rob

 

HI MATE MY COUSIN HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON HIS CLASSIC WAGON AN IT WAS THE PIPE ON THE TOP OF THE HEADER TANK WAS CORRODED WHICH WAS CAUSING WATER TO DRIP DOWN ONTO THE ENGINE CAUSE STEAM WHICH THEN ENDED UP COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS AN SMELLING LIKE S**T

 

hi mate,i havent noticed any leaks around this area only from expansion tank.but at this time there was no leak from the expansion tank. Its wierd only comes through the vents when i rev to like 4000 revs then steams windows up lol thanks brashy any other thought s

 

heater matrix if your getting a leak inside, but if your getting a leak in the engine bay as well it'll be caused by the system overpressurising which will stress the cooling system finding the weak points(matrix)

 

what would cause the system over pressure?that sound s what it could be tho as it does it in the higher rev s thanks mike

 

any help please

 

Head gaskets would be an obvious suspect Rob. Combustion pressure leaching into the cooling system will force coolant out via the pressure cap into the expansion tank, and as Mike says, will soon find and exploit any weak points elsewhere.

Check the front passenger footwells/carpets for signs of moisture - and have your coolant checked for signs of hydrocarbon contamination. Don't just fill it up with water either, 50/50 coolant/water mix.

 

yes spot on splitpin foot well soaked mate do u think def head gasket would anythink else cause this?how u no so much bout scoobs