2.1 overheating problems

Post by **dink** » 23 Apr 2006, 16:36

bigdubber1 wrote:erm thanks for the advice im sure that will work
ive got a pm but it wont open it

i'm told pm's won't work until you get a few more posts, i think at least 5
having removed the thermostat, have you blead the cooling systems thoroughly
i'm told it's a bugger
but if you have air in it, that can't be good

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 23 Apr 2006, 17:05

thermostat faulty?

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 23 Apr 2006, 17:41

only one tqnk? should be 2 top up a
and header tanks

Post by **HarryMann** » 23 Apr 2006, 17:53

Head gasket(s) ??

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 23 Apr 2006, 17:55

blockage? radiator getting hot all the way to top? maybe some anti leak stuff has been put in? its been known to cause blockages. Fan not kicking in? (temperature sensor on rad some where I think)

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 23 Apr 2006, 19:45

water has no colour? not blue or pink (ie with coolant) have a llok here for some info on leaky heads http://www.club80-90.co.uk/wiki/index.p ... _head_leak
Achillees heel of the water boxer I'm affraid.

Post by **Mocki** » 24 Apr 2006, 09:53

it should have a header tank, (in the engine bay) and a top up tank behind the number plate flap.....

if you have bled it correctly, it sounds like a cracked head, gaskets dont normally have these symptoms..

Post by **Ray** » 24 Apr 2006, 10:47

have you checked the blue rad cap There were afew duff ones about. I had one, they hold 1bar pressure when new but let everything thru after being used for a few miles of use.