Hi guys, not been around a while (basically because our FLndr has been fine for last few months!) Anyway I'm trying to figure out some problems with coolant loss and not panic about HG just yet. I've no problems with mayo in oil or oil in coolant and engine seems to be running fine at present. But do seem to suffer with intermittment loss of coolant from time to time. No long journeys being undertaken and not sitting in traffic too much but somedays about 1/2 pint needs topping up then will go for a week or so with no problem. Last time I had a problem like this it was perished pipe on lower coolant rail which was easily fixed, but then I could see leakage and spot drip mark on driveway. I still blame next door's cat for that as the mad thing likes to climb up behind engine and sit on top of cylinder head when car has cooled ! Fabric on underside of bonnet is covered with cat hair and imagine the surprise the first time I lifted bonnet and found it there ! I've been toying with sprinkling pepper/chilli powder on engine tray but thought of it getting in air circulation in car could be interesting!
Anyway, if next door's cat is not sharpening its claws on my coolant pipes I need some help diagnosig this problem as I can't see any signs of leakage when the car is either running or stood cold. I suppose it could be dripping to somewhere hot when running and evapourating but can't see any signs. Any tips/usual suspects I should think of before run risk of fleecing at garage?
Anyway, if next door's cat is not sharpening its claws on my coolant pipes I need some help diagnosig this problem as I can't see any signs of leakage when the car is either running or stood cold. I suppose it could be dripping to somewhere hot when running and evapourating but can't see any signs. Any tips/usual suspects I should think of before run risk of fleecing at garage?