running water
#1
Over the past couple of weeks I have heard what sounds like running water just after I start up. It goes away after a while though. Should I be worried? It's a P1. Cheers, Graham.
[Edited by hepster - 5/29/2003 5:08:16 PM]
[Edited by hepster - 5/29/2003 5:08:16 PM]
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I had this on my scooby to, i also had it on a fiat punto, so i wasn't that worried, i think it could be something as simple as water circulating round the cooling system on start-up after sitting for a while.
I had it of a long period of time and my car never blew up, so i wouldn't be too worried !
I had it of a long period of time and my car never blew up, so i wouldn't be too worried !
#4
Bo()ox.. your low on water (coolant) mate...
check over overflow res and expansion tank (when cold)
I was lossing water from a small rubber hose that connects to the oil filter cooler. I thought i had an internal leak, until i found it :-)..
That noise is water and air rushing around the system. should be water.
cheers
check over overflow res and expansion tank (when cold)
I was lossing water from a small rubber hose that connects to the oil filter cooler. I thought i had an internal leak, until i found it :-)..
That noise is water and air rushing around the system. should be water.
cheers
#7
Yes it is water/air flowing thru the heater matrix that u can hear.. However it shouldn't really happen..
It is due to low water level..... Caused by
1. A pipe or the rad or summat leaking Coolant Externally
2. Or in some cases Head Gasket failure External or Internal
It is due to low water level..... Caused by
1. A pipe or the rad or summat leaking Coolant Externally
2. Or in some cases Head Gasket failure External or Internal
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#9
I've only noticed this on cars that have had a de-cat exhaust of some discription.
The water level makes no difference high/low it still will do it on start up.
But remember the dealers favourite comment.
THEY ALL DO THAT SIR.
Zippy
The water level makes no difference high/low it still will do it on start up.
But remember the dealers favourite comment.
THEY ALL DO THAT SIR.
Zippy
#10
I second that MY98 has always done it, never used any coolant and has now had 2 coolant changes at services.
It also makes a wooshing when the ignition is turned on, i assume the fuel system pressurizing or similar.
I would have though if you had that little coolant in the system the heater would work erratically?
It also makes a wooshing when the ignition is turned on, i assume the fuel system pressurizing or similar.
I would have though if you had that little coolant in the system the heater would work erratically?
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