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by windsurfervw
08 Sep 2010, 16:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant pumping out of the header tank
Replies: 12
Views: 1611

Re: Coolant pumping out of the header tank

I can suck and blow through mine!! So you think that that could be all that's causing it? I'll get a new one soonest! Thanks again!
by windsurfervw
08 Sep 2010, 16:08
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant pumping out of the header tank
Replies: 12
Views: 1611

Re: Coolant pumping out of the header tank

Thanks-I will try that asap!!
by windsurfervw
08 Sep 2010, 16:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant pumping out of the header tank
Replies: 12
Views: 1611

Re: Coolant pumping out of the header tank

The problem is there cap on or off-off the coolant pours out of the header,on it steams out of the switch seal in the tank, or even a jet of coolant when very hot! I can only think this is caused by gasses getting in the cooling system-head/gasket/liner seals? I understand this is probably terminal??
by windsurfervw
08 Sep 2010, 15:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant pumping out of the header tank
Replies: 12
Views: 1611

Coolant pumping out of the header tank

Think I may know the answer here but would like some other opinions from you guys! 1987 DG engine,(four cylinder petrol 1915cc.) Starts from cold perfectly-no misfires etc, runs very well indeed, quiet, no smoke, no oil in the water or the other way around.BUT! Warms up stationary in the normal way,...
by windsurfervw
05 Jun 2010, 06:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: valve clearances?
Replies: 4
Views: 903

Re: valve clearances?

Thanks mate-I will try and get the engine back in and running today! :?
by windsurfervw
03 Jun 2010, 08:43
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: valve clearances?
Replies: 4
Views: 903

valve clearances?

Having just been through a bit of a saga with a newly purchased T25 2.0 air cooled engine misfire (made the STUPID mistake of assuming!) that turned out NOT to be a CU engine but an older CJ out of a late bay-so had ASSUMED that it had hydraulic lifters-so after strip down (total waste of time as it...