Water flushing noise

Peco said:

Our 2003 1.8 Kalahari has an odd water flushing around the engine when the engine is first switched on. This has been happening for a few weeks now. Lately however this water flushing around the engine appears to be continuing when driving.

Anyway have any idea's whats going on?

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Peco said:

I keep my eye on the coolant weekly and top it up regularly.

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Peco said:

I keep my eye on the coolant weekly and top it up regularly.

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Peco said:

I haven't drained it ever. Is that an easy job or one for the local mechanic?

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Peco said:

I haven't drained it ever. Is that an easy job or one for the local mechanic?

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Dippypud said:

How long have you had it for?

When was it last serviced 'properly' ?

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Singvogel said:

There are two bleed screws - one on the return from the heater matrix and a similar one near the EGR cooler if the petrol engine has such a device.

You don't even need a screwdriver - a one pence coin fits the slot.

Don't try to take the screw all the way out - one and a half turns will do - if water comes out immediately just close it again.

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Peco said:

Just over 5 years.

Erm no comment re-service. *blushes*.

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