Big rand Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 on the way home today my wife noticed that the gauge went into high. i then checked the water and put 1 and half kettles full of water in. Then went to a meet today and it was fine on the way but on the way back the temp one min was high and then it would go back to normal!! cant see any water leaks.... any ideas????????????it also seems to have a flat spot at different times!! hope someone can help
twofourdonkey Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 You could try the cheaper bits first. Maybe a sticky thermostat, or the old enemy, air-locks
Big rand Posted October 20, 2007 Author Posted October 20, 2007 You could try the cheaper bits first.Maybe a sticky thermostat, or the old enemy, air-locks sounded like a possible air lock but how can i rectifie this??
kevlorn Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 no water in the oil is there.............no white around the oil filler cap,could be the head gasket...i hope not..
Big rand Posted October 20, 2007 Author Posted October 20, 2007 no water in the oil is there.............no white around the oil filler cap,could be the head gasket...i hope not.. no thank god cant see any......1st thing i checked...just puzzled that it was up and down and not constant?????
twofourdonkey Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 sounded like a possible air lock but how can i rectifie this?? I haven't tried on a scoob before, and from what I hear they are a ba$tard, but there should be bleed valves dotted around the system. Usually at the top of the rad, somewhere near the thermostat, and in the region of the pipes that go to the heater matrix. Just get the engine running and warmed up, and crack them off GENTLY. [PING] An idea has occurred. Your footwells aren't damp are they? Sometimes after a summer of being shut off, the heater matrix can rot out causing airleaks and lost coolant.
Big rand Posted October 20, 2007 Author Posted October 20, 2007 I haven't tried on a scoob before, and from what I hear they are a ba$tard, but there should be bleed valves dotted around the system. Usually at the top of the rad, somewhere near the thermostat, and in the region of the pipes that go to the heater matrix. Just get the engine running and warmed up, and crack them off GENTLY. [PING] An idea has occurred. Your footwells aren't damp are they? Sometimes after a summer of being shut off, the heater matrix can rot out causing airleaks and lost coolant. not sure will have to chect this in the morning
Big rand Posted October 20, 2007 Author Posted October 20, 2007 have you had to add any water in the past?? never before
kevlorn Posted October 20, 2007 Posted October 20, 2007 maybe just run short of water for a while,you filled it up,then drove it for a bit and it has caused a slight airlock, maybe ok tommo,check the levels in the morning..hope donkeys right..
jd Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 check the bottom rad hose, the oem clamps are useless and will weep.
Big rand Posted October 21, 2007 Author Posted October 21, 2007 cheers all put some more water in this morning with engine idling and squeezing top hose to get any air out and it now seems fine for now
kevlorn Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 just keep an eye on it rand,bet your relieved...
monkip1 Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 cheers allput some more water in this morning with engine idling and squeezing top hose to get any air out and it now seems fine for now Hope everything is allright with your car today Rand, Found any leaks, anti-freeze marks, or wet patches? Monki.
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