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Post by kev1984 on Jan 13, 2015 21:00:27 GMT 1
Hi was wondering if anyone could help me with a problem i have , my coolant level keeps gradualy dropping usualy after about a week depending where ive drove to and every now and agai car will overheat and the coolant usualy boils over
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Post by french crap fanatic on Jan 13, 2015 21:06:58 GMT 1
Hi was wondering if anyone could help me with a problem i have , my coolant level keeps gradualy dropping usualy after about a week depending where ive drove to and every now and agai car will overheat and the coolant usualy boils over What's a fiesta mk6? Does it have an engine? |
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Post by Karl on Jan 13, 2015 21:12:30 GMT 1
Petrol ?diesel ? Mileage ?
Any recent repairs?
What's your experience ?
Can you see any leaks ?
Does the fan run ?
Does the system hold pressure?
You could place some cardboard under the vehicle over night
But to be honest even if you did find a leak I'm not sure what use that will be to you
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Post by kev1984 on Jan 14, 2015 9:06:12 GMT 1
Its petrol , done about 98k and cant see any visible leak anywhere
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Post by kev1984 on Jan 14, 2015 9:07:18 GMT 1
Fan runs but when ive checked radiator its normaly cold
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Post by Rhubarb on Jan 14, 2015 9:50:56 GMT 1
You'll need to get it pressure tested then  |
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Post by kyle on Jan 14, 2015 20:40:39 GMT 1
99 time out of 100 its the thermostat housing that leaks. common common fault on the fiestas. whilst your there makes sense to change the thermostat as well
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Post by kev1984 on Jan 14, 2015 23:34:26 GMT 1
Thanks kyle il have look into it
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Post by kyle on Jan 15, 2015 0:01:56 GMT 1
there not a bad job to do but the worst bit is getting the clips of the pipes. i dont know if you mechanically minded so apologise if i am teaching you how to suck eggs but just make sure you give the block a good clean before refitting the new housing gasket other wise it may leak again
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Post by kev1984 on Jan 15, 2015 19:59:18 GMT 1
Thermostat was recently done aa was water housing unit , i think i might just get new thermostat while doin thermostat housing unit n thanks again , i havent done much work on engines but only one way to learn lol
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Post by Monkey on Jan 15, 2015 23:11:58 GMT 1
Thermostat was recently done aa was water housing unit , i think i might just get new thermostat while doin thermostat housing unit n thanks again , i havent done much work on engines but only one way to learn lol Water pumps can leak too.. Pressure test/proper look at it! Worst thing about thermostat housings are the 8mm headed bolts that have rusted to oblivion.. Especially if it's got A/C!!! |
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Post by kev1984 on Jan 16, 2015 10:45:16 GMT 1
Think i better invest in haynes manual so i know what im looking for
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Post by kev1984 on Jan 21, 2015 19:24:27 GMT 1
When ive went to start thermostat housing unit ive come across what i believe is the coolant leak an i think its actualy coming from radiator hose and ive noticed the hose expanding massively does this mean theres blockage or air lock heaters are still coming on tho any help would be appreciated thanks
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