Steaming - eek!
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So, topped up the oil today, noticed the coolant (or whatever - on the left hand side) was below the min mark, so topped that up with water.
Took her for a spin, all was well, until I stopped at home, and noticed steam coming out of the engine cover.
Opened the boot, and as far as i can tell it was coming from the coolant thing, and there was water all over the engine near it.
This has never happened before, so should i have filled it with something other than water?
I'm somewhat panacking as ive heard about the header tank not being covered under warranty, and a pricey fix... it seemed fine... but i'm looking for some reassurance!
Took her for a spin, all was well, until I stopped at home, and noticed steam coming out of the engine cover.
Opened the boot, and as far as i can tell it was coming from the coolant thing, and there was water all over the engine near it.
This has never happened before, so should i have filled it with something other than water?
I'm somewhat panacking as ive heard about the header tank not being covered under warranty, and a pricey fix... it seemed fine... but i'm looking for some reassurance!
.. sorry , I did feel a tad responsible when I saw your post .. Still an all , I'm glad you checked it , seeing as it was below the min level.
How about you top up again ,and make sure the cap is tight this time , and hopefully that'll be the end of it.
Keep a bloody good eye on the coolant level and the temp sensor over the next while though..
How about you top up again ,and make sure the cap is tight this time , and hopefully that'll be the end of it.
Keep a bloody good eye on the coolant level and the temp sensor over the next while though..
Well, the level was a few mm over the min, so i made sure the cap was tight and went for a 'gentle' drive.
All was well.
Then I had some fun, and it was still fine.
So either I was a numpty and didnt secure the cap, or the crack is higher up... so ill fill it up tomorrow and try again :kneesknocking:
All was well.
Then I had some fun, and it was still fine.
So either I was a numpty and didnt secure the cap, or the crack is higher up... so ill fill it up tomorrow and try again :kneesknocking:
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