Water Use

uptomywaistinit · Jan 13, 2009

My TD4 is using water on short journeys,theres scale around the cap (now replaced because I though it was blocked) still using it, no water in engine oil, not leaking out anywhere.

Any ideas ?

The Mad Hat Man · Jan 13, 2009

heater matrix?

Norbet · Jan 13, 2009

uptomywaistinit said:
My TD4 is using water on short journeys,theres scale around the cap (now replaced because I though it was blocked) still using it, no water in engine oil, not leaking out anywhere.

Any ideas ?

Not sure how much water it's using over what period of time - but it could be the water resevoir. I seem to recall these crack (very slightly) in fact I think mine has. I only have to top up with perhaps a pint or so every month or two (depending on miles driven).

The Mad Hat Man · Jan 13, 2009

first replace the cap - and if it still continues - get it pressure tested. the caps are prone to going - as are the containers.

uptomywaistinit · Jan 13, 2009

Thanks guys

On short jouneys to work 50 miles a week it will use about 1litre , once a month i do around trip of 300 miles and sometimes it will use less.

Have replaced the cap,still no change

Mark2 · Jan 13, 2009

Also check Thermostat housing as rubber o-ring gasket is known to seep

Optimus Prime · Jan 13, 2009

scale around the cap is a good indicator. Header tanks some time fractured minutely around the neck and threads, allowing a small amount of seepage. (ooh er). Scale is crystalised salts from the anti-freeze.

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