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Post by doolan1979 on Feb 11, 2016 23:21:34 GMT 1
Hi. I have a Peugeot 1.1 56 plate. And the water tank for the ratiator keeps emptying. I fill to max go for a 20 min drive come back it's empty please help what could it be
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Post by doolan1979 on Feb 11, 2016 23:22:08 GMT 1
Hi. I have a Peugeot 1.1 56 plate. And the water tank for the ratiator keeps emptying. I fill to max go for a 20 min drive come back it's empty please help what could it be |
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Post by doolan1979 on Feb 11, 2016 23:23:13 GMT 1
temp goes no higher than 70
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Post by Noberator on Feb 11, 2016 23:31:08 GMT 1
Leak somewhere on the coolant side ie split pipe radiator leak thermostat housing water pump.  |
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Post by Joepublic on Feb 11, 2016 23:51:21 GMT 1
Park the car over a large piece of cardboard to make it easier to see any external leaks
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Post by doolan1979 on Feb 12, 2016 0:35:09 GMT 1
when standing don't seem to leak but took it for a 20 min drive empty
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Post by Noberator on Feb 12, 2016 0:37:59 GMT 1
when standing don't seem to leak but took it for a 20 min drive empty When the engines warmed up the coolant is under pressure so that's the best time to look for a leak before the tank empties.  Drive it say for 5 minutes then stop and have a look. Don't open the coolant head tank cap when it's hot or you'll get burned if the water gushes out. |
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Post by upkeep on Feb 12, 2016 18:18:44 GMT 1
Pressure test it
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