need some help

[hollowlegs]

i know this has probably been asked many a time now but im having overheating problems

last monday tuesday was getting water temp warning, car using a fair bit of water, wednesday the radiator burst, have now fitted radiator and a new oil pressure sender which needed done anyway,

it does not seem to be going through as much coolant as before but im still getting high temprature readings, of 98c-112c at standstill in traffic when warmed up, on the move at 40 mph + getting 96c-103c

as well as that noticed about 8 head cover bolts loose, one with a bit of oil coming out, so all tight now

both fans appear to be coming on, not sure at what temp though.

and the car seems to run much smoother higher up the revs

iv thought maybe getting some of that coolant system flushing jobby but it might just be air, what is the best proceedure for bleeding the system?

and any ideas what else to try? dont want my new rad. to go pop aswell.

thanks folks

Edited by hollowlegs on Monday 3rd July 22:55

[milu]

mine was really bad before bleeding,been fine since.
there are two allen screws,one each side of radiator in the aluminium pipe,no need to full remove just undo and let the air out.
i had various different ways put to me on how/when to do this but generally seemed start off with a cold engine,heater open and then turn engine over after each bleed to allow air to reach bleed points.
mike.

[maddog-uk]

You can also get a second expansion tank fitted. My car used to regularly hit 97-99 before on water temp, but I am lucky if it gets to 91c now and by then the fans are on and its normally down to 86 within seconds.

[hollowlegs]

just ordered the expansion tank kit! hope it arrives soon opened the bleed screw and a bit of air out but still running hot.

[holmsie]

Do you mind me asking how much the kit costs, and are you fitting it yourself?

[scottwade]

holmsie said:

Do you mind me asking how much the kit costs, and are you fitting it yourself?

All can anyone answer holmsie qs above with an added one where do you get the kit ??

cheers

[coach]

Yes please - me to, I wouldn't mind the second tank.

Coach

[_deejay_]

coach said:

Yes please - me to, I wouldn't mind the second tank.

Coach

I think mine was about 150 quid, and that included fitting at the factory whilst I waited (whilst having the pleasure of talking to the girls on reception ).

I'm sure the factory/Power could source you a kit though...