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  1. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    Found coolant bottom near side of rad but not the leak itself. I suppose therefore the leak is somewhere behind the intercooler? Ran engine with expansion cap off to bleed the system. Some air came from the overflow pipe but then was ok. However, lots of little bubbles forming in the expansion...
  2. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    When I release the cap the coolant rises about 2cm. So I assumed the hissing was pressure coming out.
  3. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    Not been able to get to work on car today. But you mentioning this, I think I've read somewhere that about topping it up whilst the cap is open and engine running. Will hide away keys and try in the morning.
  4. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    Me wife had the car this morning so not had time to check. Did check water level though. had to put in about 250ml of coolant from doing about 80 miles yesterday and it was pressurised. Hoping to spend some time on the car later today.
  5. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    ok w Ok will do :)
  6. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    Cheers Mark, I did notice today as the engine was warming up that the top right hand hose was getting warm (as it should), but not at the top. That would suggest that (like a rad in the house), theres no water at the top of the hose where its joined to the rad. Is this an air lock then? I'll run...
  7. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    Will do. put the dye in now to find the leak. will have a check. So I've bought a P38 that pressurises and has a coolant leak i can't find. Beginning to regret my decision of buying a P38.
  8. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    Is there a way to test the coolant for exhaust emissions?
  9. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    Yes overnight.
  10. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    When I open the lid the expansion tank hisses and the coolant level rises about 2cm
  11. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    I have noticed that there is pressure in the expansion tank when the engine is cold in the morning. Is this normal? The owners manual seems to think so.
  12. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    It is the electric fans running and not the viscous making the noise. They don't come on straight away in the morning but soon after and then they stay on. I do get a picture of a book on the climate display after a while too. Are these linked? The guy I bought it off said the book icon didn't...
  13. parchwba

    All is good in the world.

    All is good in the world.
  14. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    Thanks for your ideas. Did check the carpet when I bought it and it was all dry. Didn't check the foam underneath though, so will have another look. Although when the coolant was dripping out the front maybe its the rad. But its only happened once and has stopped. Do these cars fans always run...
  15. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    Opps, Somehow missed the ebay link. Have ordered it. Will let you know of any progress. Many thanks.
  16. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    ok, can find plenty of 25ml but not 30ml. Will buy 2 bottles.
  17. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    Brill, Would one bottle be ok? I think theres more than 10 litres in a P38.
  18. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    Thanks for your replies! Oil cap is ok and there's no water inside on the floor. UV coolant dye? will get some and try that one.
  19. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    Sorry forgot to mention. Its a P38 year 2002 and has the BMW diesel.
  20. parchwba

    Wheres my coolant going?

    Not long had this P38 (3 weeks) and the coolant is constantly disappearing. About 200ml every 100 miles. So topping it up nearly every day. Had it in the garage and they tested the head and said it was ok. They also couldn't find any leak. The filler cap was replaced and they put some stuff in...
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