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Loosing water

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Hi guys n gals

 

When I first got my VR, it was loosing a lot of water but I put that down to the rad, as it was leaking. Got that replaced, but my coolant warning light comes on every 2 weeks or so. I can't see any leaks anywhere, there is no mayo in the oil, and there is no steam/codensation to suggest a cracked head. Any ideas?

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dodgy expansion tank cap seal... get a new cap and see if that sorts it out... 8)

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Good point, I didn't even cross my mind that may be why. The cap is a bit crappy, and very notchy to do up. It could well be that. Cheers Henny

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yeah, it's one that catches a lot of people out (myself included in the past :roll: )... Good news is that they're reasonably cheap too... 8)

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Have you checked the aux pump and thermostat housing for leaks? They might only leak under pressure, i.e when driving.

 

K

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could be the plastic flanges that go into the block that the hoses connect to, im replacing all mine before the summer

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