Hi all, I tried a search but couldn't find anything, the coolant level seems to be dropping a little over a few days, the system has been pressure and sniff tested which revealed a dodgy cap which I've replaced. There isn't any visible leaks so I a little lost, any help appreciated.
Have you checked the oil to make sure it isnt going into engine??
I would look in the footwells of car, sounds like you o-rings maybe leaking if you cant find anything under the bonnet...
Also check how well your return line from radiator to top up bottle is sealed on the rad. As mine used to breathe some until i replaced the hose clamp.
I would look in the footwells of car, sounds like you o-rings maybe leaking if you cant find anything under the bonnet...
Also check how well your return line from radiator to top up bottle is sealed on the rad. As mine used to breathe some until i replaced the hose clamp.
Get it static tested that will tell you if there is a leak.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
On a diesel?
Split in expansion tank underside is a possibility.
Yeah that confused me as well for a minute, I'll have a look, when I squeeze the two big radiator hoses bubbles appear in the expansion tank so maybe an air lock but surely it will eventually all come out. Thx
Static test is a tool applied to header tank in place of cap. System can then be pressurised and checked for pressure drop and therefore a leak. It can also be used with engine running to check for pressure build up.
Hi, I'm normally just outside Newquay but I'm in Sussex until Thursday, the car has been pressure tested I that's the same thing?
Grit Valve
2000 4.6 Vouge
If it's comming out of the overflow you have a bad new cap or its over pressurising .
Or he has put to much in an it's the excess being expelled.
I only fill it to the cold line, what could cause overpresurrising if not the head gasket? Cheers.
Airlock, but if the bleed pipe is clear as you refill system, and it's done properly it's really hard to have an airlock on these engines. Try running engine from cold with cap off and burping hoses. Make sure the bleed pipe is clear of coolant first. Is the new cap you fitted a proper one or a chinky copy? I suggest you get it static tested again and check how much pressure is built up when engine is hot.
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Grit Valve
2000 4.6 Vouge
I would defently agree make sure that bleed hose is clear I blew mine out the pipe is clear but the expansion tank bleed hole feels restricted .
What I do now is remove the bleed hose from radiator end get a clear hose on the end with a funnel attached pour some coolent InThe pipe with the bonnet open wedge the pipe up high in the bonnet catch spring and watch the bubbles come out . When the car reaches temputre turn off connect original bleed hose allow to completely cool then you should find you need to top up expansion tank again once air has expelled itself
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Yeah take it off the rad (carefully) put it to your lips and blow through it. Cap is a chink copy then or was it described as OEM? Proper caps should vent above 15 psi and fail completely at 22 psi to prevent system damage. If the cap is venting early that could be your problem. It is possible to pressure test caps, if it blows off at anything less than 15 psi it is no good.
