Landyfox
Well-Known Member
Now that I've finally sorted out the electrics I'm gradually working through each issue one by one.
Next issue: When I purchased this 300TDi and drove it back up the M1 and the temp needle appeared to go into the red, obviously I stopped to allow it to cool before filling up the expansion tank and setting off. Once back home I had a closer inspection and noticed that the heater matrix was leaking. I replaced this matrix and filled up the expansion tank and blead the system appropriately. Since then (last two months) everything has been fine with no loss of water, although the temp gauged has remained just over halfway (55%) at all times.
However today following the school run, about a 25 min drive, I thought I'd have a quick look at the coolant level. I switched the enging off and went to remove the expansion tank lid. There was not really any hissing, but the coolant did overflow slightly, not whooshing, rather as I was unscrewing the lid there was a minimum amount of coolant run out and the tank appeared full of coolant. At that exact point my Neighbour came running over from his car shouting "hey young man, that's not good, bad news indeed!!! Yup that's your Head Gasket Gone!" Oh joy I thought as he stood there stroking his beard.
But has it really? I've checked the radiator and that appears to be hot all over as it should as does the top hose. I've only recently just flushed the radiator. I assume the thermostat is working as the gauge is just above halfway which is normal.
I've also noticed a very slight noise coming from the water pump, although I think it's the normal noise. I will post a video later.
Any advice?
Next issue: When I purchased this 300TDi and drove it back up the M1 and the temp needle appeared to go into the red, obviously I stopped to allow it to cool before filling up the expansion tank and setting off. Once back home I had a closer inspection and noticed that the heater matrix was leaking. I replaced this matrix and filled up the expansion tank and blead the system appropriately. Since then (last two months) everything has been fine with no loss of water, although the temp gauged has remained just over halfway (55%) at all times.
However today following the school run, about a 25 min drive, I thought I'd have a quick look at the coolant level. I switched the enging off and went to remove the expansion tank lid. There was not really any hissing, but the coolant did overflow slightly, not whooshing, rather as I was unscrewing the lid there was a minimum amount of coolant run out and the tank appeared full of coolant. At that exact point my Neighbour came running over from his car shouting "hey young man, that's not good, bad news indeed!!! Yup that's your Head Gasket Gone!" Oh joy I thought as he stood there stroking his beard.
But has it really? I've checked the radiator and that appears to be hot all over as it should as does the top hose. I've only recently just flushed the radiator. I assume the thermostat is working as the gauge is just above halfway which is normal.
I've also noticed a very slight noise coming from the water pump, although I think it's the normal noise. I will post a video later.
Any advice?
