Help, please? Overheating/Coolant problems
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LG, yup, that's what I did with mine. Kiwi and Torque and BIG gauge to keep an eye on things. The stat on these is set at 89 degrees as standard. THe first fan is at, IIRC, about 92 and the second at 97.
If it gets past about 98, you need to start taking defensive action.
If it gets past about 98, you need to start taking defensive action.
Since the bleed I've made a couple of 20 mile each way trips and temps have been solid 87-89 whilst moving, seeing 91 whilst stationary. Coolant level hasn't changed in the bottle so things are stable enough whilst keeping rpm below 3k generally and 4.5k on the motorway.
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Originally Posted by fluffyninja' timestamp='1441573636' post='23738866
I know the tests say it isn't head gasket but my gut feeling is it may be a minor leak.
Air is getting in. Coolant system is above ambient pressure. Therefore whatever is getting air in has to be above ambient. That essentially boils down to combustion gasses.
I'll keep mulling it over though since the tests are throwing doubt on that conclusion.
Air is getting in. Coolant system is above ambient pressure. Therefore whatever is getting air in has to be above ambient. That essentially boils down to combustion gasses.
I'll keep mulling it over though since the tests are throwing doubt on that conclusion.
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Update.
My local independent chap had the car overnight and checked it from stone cold this morning. He observed some white smoke from the exhaust (only a little) and has found some combustion gases doing the usual test.
So, head gasket (or crack) it is!
My local independent chap had the car overnight and checked it from stone cold this morning. He observed some white smoke from the exhaust (only a little) and has found some combustion gases doing the usual test.
So, head gasket (or crack) it is!
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