P38 Split radiator 2.5d

Derek Ward

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• May 24, 2010

• #21

the header tank boiled over and was spitting etc both rad pipes and radiator are really hot but the temp gauge reads normal temp middle of the gauge? any suggestions??

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Airlocked?

 

wammers

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• May 25, 2010

• #22

Derek Ward said:

Airlocked?

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Sounds a good shout to me Derek. Worth trying before any major work.

 

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meltontrees

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• May 25, 2010

• #23

What is the best way to release a possibe air lock do I need to remove the small hose on the top left of the rad?

 

j the range

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• May 25, 2010

• #24

fill up with water and coolent, leave cap off start it up, turn up heating on full, leave to tick over, topping up as you go, when no moor air comming out replace cap job done..

 

wammers

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• May 25, 2010

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meltontrees said:

What is the best way to release a possibe air lock do I need to remove the small hose on the top left of the rad?

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Should be no need to, but you can make sure it is clear. No obstruction. Slow fill with engine ticking over, heater on hot, squeeze hoses to force air out. Try that.