coolj Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 hello every one i just found out that the water pump leaks so i got sum radweld 2 fix it because its alot of work 2 do it and i dnot no how 2 do it but iv got a heater problem it is not getting that hot inside the car this woz b4 i used the radweld stuff so no im thinking of getting rid of it because iv not got a clue about the car and its going 2 cost me alot of money 2 sort them both can any one help me out plz so i can keep it
Pele Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 hello every one i just found out that the water pump leaks so i got sum radweld 2 fix it because its alot of work 2 do it and i dnot no how 2 do it but iv got a heater problem it is not getting that hot inside the car this woz b4 i used the radweld stuff so no im thinking of getting rid of it because iv not got a clue about the car and its going 2 cost me alot of money 2 sort them both can any one help me out plz so i can keep it Firstly what year car is it? If we can help you out and help you keep it, we will Pele
coolj Posted January 4, 2010 Author Posted January 4, 2010 Firstly what year car is it? If we can help you out and help you keep it, we will Pele hi mate its an Preg sport wagon 2lt non turbo i really want 2 keep it and start doing mods 2 it like an induction kit which i got 2 see if i can fix it then look 4 one on here
Deano 666 Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 hi mate its an Preg sport wagon 2lt non turbo i really want 2 keep it and start doing mods 2 it like an induction kit which i got 2 see if i can fix it then look 4 one on here Hi the problem with your heater is prob down to the lack of coolant in the system caused by the leaking water pump. add the rad weld, top up the coolant, turn the heater temp switch to full (hot) run the engine with the pressure filler cap off, keep the coolant topped up whist running the engine untill the cooling fan cuts in and out again. switch off engine, top up coolant refit the pressure cap. (Radweld will only stop the leak for a short period of time) Hope this helps. Dean (www.Larkins-AutoServices.co.uk)
coolj Posted January 5, 2010 Author Posted January 5, 2010 Hi the problem with your heater is prob down to the lack of coolant in the system caused by the leaking water pump. add the rad weld, top up the coolant, turn the heater temp switch to full (hot) run the engine with the pressure filler cap off, keep the coolant topped up whist running the engine untill the cooling fan cuts in and out again. switch off engine, top up coolant refit the pressure cap. (Radweld will only stop the leak for a short period of time) Hope this helps. Dean (www.Larkins-AutoServices.co.uk) thanks mate im going 2 give it a go 2morrow another thing i want 2 no when u put an induction kit on it wot do u take off do u take the big air box off the main black 1 or do u only take the air box off 2 make it sound louder
Deano 666 Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 thanks mate im going 2 give it a go 2morrow another thing i want 2 no when u put an induction kit on it wot do u take off do u take the big air box off the main black 1 or do u only take the air box off 2 make it sound louder you should only have to remove the air filter box.
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