Datatek
Well-Known Member
Look under the carpet in the right hand footwell for signs of coolant.
feyniriel
Active Member
Feels dry under the carpet.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
OK so it's not the heater matrix O rings which are a common failure point. Splits in the header tank are not unknown and a defective pressure cap will cause loss of water. Otherwise it's down to observation, check the pump is not leaking.
Grrrrrr
Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd
You can get UV dye to go in the coolant and then use a UV torch to see where it is leaking.
As Data says, heater matrix, o-rings for said matrix, coolant hoses (check the one behind the engine by the bulkhead with a mirror), expansion cap and possibly the radiator itself.
Worth pressuring each cylinder via glow-plug hole and with valves shut and see if any coolant comes out the expansion tank. If it does then head-gasket or more likely a cracked head.
As Data says, heater matrix, o-rings for said matrix, coolant hoses (check the one behind the engine by the bulkhead with a mirror), expansion cap and possibly the radiator itself.
Worth pressuring each cylinder via glow-plug hole and with valves shut and see if any coolant comes out the expansion tank. If it does then head-gasket or more likely a cracked head.
