springershotgun said:

Hi,

Thought I would burn away the time whilst waiting for the recovery guys to turn up. 97 p38 4.0.
running fine until 2 days ago. Normally temp gauge is in first white line but then went to half way. Today went over, pulled over coolant from overflow nozzle on floor but did not blow header tank cap off.
stupidly did not check coolant 2 days ago and now nothing in header tank. No yellow gunk in oil and no leaks or burst pipes. Could it be something serious or have i just been a plonker and not monitored the coolant level?

Thanks and mickey taking welcome.

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stopover said:

Fill her up with water (coolant) run her up and see it the water pipe to radiator is rock hard, should be able to press it a bit.
Next compresssion check, look at spark plugs for any whetting. If you do the heads do both and whilst off look at the condition of the camshaft V8s eat them.

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