#1: Two problems!!! Author: celts1888, Location: scotlandPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:14 am ---- Can anyone help?
The first problem i have is that i am losing coolant somehow as there are no obvious signs of leaks anywhere so can't figure out how i am losing it, temperature is fine never above 90 no warning lights no signs of head gasket gone, the only thing i have heard twice is a water rushing noise coming from the dash on the passenger side but no leak anywhere.?
The second problem is the gear stick can be lifted up and popped down again not sure what this problem is.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Update - Got a new rad fitted although now when the fan kicks in at 90 degrees there is a weird squeeling sound?, the garage said the gear lever mount is needing replaced but can't source the part so wanted to put a substance round it that sets and hardens does anyone know if gear lever mounts are easy to get or what they are? Last edited by celts1888 on Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:47 pm; edited 2 times in total
#2: Re: Two problems!!! Author: Norvvv, Location: WiltshirePosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:47 am ---- If its not an airlock in the cooling then it's a headgasket. Mine had no other symptoms than what you said and it has a HG.
#3: Re: Two problems!!! Author: celts1888, Location: scotlandPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:50 am ---- How can i be sure if its an airlock is there anything i can do?
#4: Re: Two problems!!! Author: Norvvv, Location: WiltshirePosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:59 am ---- Bleed you're calling system by running the engine and opening the bleed screws with the cap off
#5: Re: Two problems!!! Author: Antknee, Location: ManchesterPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:00 am ----
celts1888 wrote:
How can i be sure if its an airlock is there anything i can do?
bleed the cooling system
#6: Re: Two problems!!! Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:08 am ---- If your loosing coolant bleeding the system won't do anything. In fact by what you describe it doesn't even sound like you have an airlock. The coolant is obviously going somewhere, I'd suggest running the engine while the cars on your drive, with the heater in the hot position, & look round the engine etc untill you find the leak. If it's not a visible leak, double check the signs of a knackered head gasket like mayonnaising on the oil fillet cap.
#7: Re: Two problems!!! Author: celts1888, Location: scotlandPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:10 am ---- Thanks E5GDM just done that and found bottom left of radiator leakage.
#8: Re: Two problems!!! Author: celts1888, Location: scotlandPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:19 am ---- Any idea on the gearstick problem?
#9: Re: Two problems!!! Author: DREWDEN, Location: huddersfieldPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 12:45 pm ---- The noise you heard will probably be water noise in your matrix (heater) the pipe from there goes to the bulkhead.
where you'll find the bleed screw on the cylinder head(alan key)
obviously got air in system.
#10: Re: Two problems!!! Author: celts1888, Location: scotlandPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:49 pm ---- How easy would it be to replace my radiator myself 206 1.4 lx, what is involved?
#11: Re: Two problems!!! Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:50 pm ---- Leaking from the radiator itself or is the jubilee clip loose?
Leaking from the radiator itself or is the jubilee clip loose?
Don't know Lee, when i go out a run and come back and open the bonnet straight away the leak is at the bottom left hand side of the rad and quickly evaporates, come back out the next day and the header tank is well down and a small bit of water is on the ground.
#13: Re: Two problems!!! Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 2:11 pm ---- Just have a look under the car to see if its leaking from the pipe
#14: Re: Two problems!!! Author: celts1888, Location: scotlandPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 2:52 pm ---- Just looked and defo the bottom of the rad, on another note i noticed the cylinder head rubber looks worn and cracked would this be a problem also?
#15: Re: Two problems!!! Author: DREWDEN, Location: huddersfieldPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:39 pm ---- there's products out there that you can buy, that cieculates the system and seals minor leaks.
never had to use them myself.
radseal one i know of. then see how that goes.
#16: Re: Two problems!!! Author: pug206lx, Location: Taking a gearbox off somewherePosted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:41 pm ---- the very top layer of rubber? thats common and wont be linked to your problem
#17: Re: Two problems!!! Author: macca1411, Location: Westhoughton, LancashirePosted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 1:49 am ----
DREWDEN wrote:
there's products out there that you can buy, that cieculates the system and seals minor leaks.
never had to use them myself.
radseal one i know of. then see how that goes.
An egg does the same thing. You could use radweld, but I don't rate it.
If the rad is leaking, then you would be better off getting it repaired or exchanged.
#18: Re: Two problems!!! Author: celts1888, Location: scotlandPosted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:19 am ----
pug206lx wrote:
the very top layer of rubber? thats common and wont be linked to your problem
Yes the very top rubber that runs around the outside of the cylinder head.
#19: Re: Two problems!!! Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:33 am ---- To be on the safe side, I'd start off by replacing the hose & clip.
#20: Re: Two problems!!! Author: celts1888, Location: scotlandPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:45 pm ---- Topic updated any info on the gear lever mount issue?
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