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29 March 2013, 09:13 PM

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Coolant leak

Just wondered if anyone had any ideas what is wrong with my car, I have a coolant leak somewhere near the bottom of the radiator or reserve tank, and temperature gauge goes upto nearly maximum any ideas?? Thanks

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30 March 2013, 12:24 PM

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Change the rad? Cheap off ebay.
Wouldnt keep driving it if getting hot.

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30 March 2013, 01:26 PM

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You sure it's not airlocked, are you?

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30 March 2013, 11:28 PM

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I think it might be the thermostat. I'm not driving it now the next time it moves will be to get washed and to the garage.

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01 April 2013, 12:06 PM

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Thermostat is unlikely, if it goes, the engine is more likely to run cold.

Has the car had a new rad, pipework etc? It does sound like an airlock, which is easy to cure, takes about an hour.

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