Help - VXR8 with indigestion?
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Last night after driving home from work there was a burbling noise coming from the engine bay, which according to the girlfriend sounding like the car had bad indigestion!
On closer inspection it was coming from the front of the car around the radiator area and sounded like boiling water. All the gauges were reading ok but it lasted for a good 5mins after turning the engine off.
Anyone with more mechanical knowledge than me (everyone, well, except the girlfriend) any idea what it is / if its something I need to worry about?
Cheers!
PS I best stop cooking for the her if she thinks that's a normal sound for indigestion!
PPS: Whilst Im on here, the alternator seems to be playing up to, when setting off the voltage dial moves between 12-15 with "Alternator" flashing up on the dash when it drops to 12. Only lasts for first 15ish mins of journey then seems to sort its self out. Anyone else had this?
On closer inspection it was coming from the front of the car around the radiator area and sounded like boiling water. All the gauges were reading ok but it lasted for a good 5mins after turning the engine off.
Anyone with more mechanical knowledge than me (everyone, well, except the girlfriend) any idea what it is / if its something I need to worry about?
Cheers!
PS I best stop cooking for the her if she thinks that's a normal sound for indigestion!
PPS: Whilst Im on here, the alternator seems to be playing up to, when setting off the voltage dial moves between 12-15 with "Alternator" flashing up on the dash when it drops to 12. Only lasts for first 15ish mins of journey then seems to sort its self out. Anyone else had this?
mik_ok said:
A few have suffered alternatir issues - around £300 to replace as I understand it.
Battery issues are far more common - have you used the diagnostic mode to check the battery health? See Gary's post in this thread if you dont know what I am on about.
It does sound like your coolant might have been boiling. Checked the expansion tank levels? Still getting strong heat from the heater? (Obviously in this weather you 'll need to turn it up to check that)
Thanks for your reply!Battery issues are far more common - have you used the diagnostic mode to check the battery health? See Gary's post in this thread if you dont know what I am on about.
It does sound like your coolant might have been boiling. Checked the expansion tank levels? Still getting strong heat from the heater? (Obviously in this weather you 'll need to turn it up to check that)
Battery was replaced last year, used the diagnostic mode (for first time!) and battery level is at 70%. Will monitor it.
Ran car for 5 mins with heater on, getting hot air but on diagnostics the coolant temp rose to 98 deg. Checked coolant level and its ok.
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