the shreksta

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i had my turbo changed a few weeks back as it was on its last legs and about a week or so after i had if fitted i have a water sloshing sound when gently revving the engine. the water bottle next to the rad when cold has about an inch of water in it then when warm it has about an inch below the line half way up.both the rad and expansion tank are full at all times.there is no water leaks and the fan cuts in ok and the temp gauge stays where it should.if your sitting in the car the sound comes from the passenger side i think. any ideas?

its a blob wrx with a low miles sti bottom end (35k ish) running a rcm waterpump

The Pink Ninja

iTrader: (23)

Water passing through the heater matrix behind the glove box, Very common, Take your expansion cap off, Start the car from cold with it off and top it up bit by bit, Make sure you have your heaters on FULL hot

the shreksta

iTrader: (20)

what would of caused this?

mickywrx

iTrader: (29)

Turbo is water and oil cooled.

The Pink Ninja

iTrader: (23)

Was the coolant changed or topped up after the turbo swap as this would be a reason for it

stockcar

simple minor air lock by the sounds of it..............

alyn

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

flux capacitor is on its way out id say

the shreksta

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the coolant wasnt changed but it was filled up after the turbo was fitted.is it possible that the level might have settled and just requires a simple top up or could there be an underlying problem somewhere?

i will start my car from cold later and whack the heaters on and try topping up the expansion tank but its full so cant see me getting much in there

cuprajake

iTrader: (11)

Do you do this till the stat opens or just till its refilled?

addi monster

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Leave it ticking over for 15 mins with the cap off and it should dispell any air then top up

brendy76

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Id be burping the hot and cold rad pipes while you ha d the bonnet open. Might as well be thorough.

the shreksta

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so don't top up from cold then wait until it's warmed up

addi monster

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You said it was already full mate

Leaving it running with the cap off should let all the air escape so it will need topping up, you can put some hot water in it while its hot and there wont be any issues or after letting it run you can let it cool and top up with cool water.

the shreksta

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think I'm getting 2 post answers confused. you say leave ticking over then top up and somebody else says start from cold and top up while it's running.