grantnunn 0 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 If you read my last post on this subject you will know the story, anyway trading standards are investigating garage, as are watchdog and somebody has painted on the garage wall...shocking!!! Anyways, since ive had it back bearing in mind it was the crack pipe that he broke and replaced the water warning light came on, when i got home and let the engine settle for an hour i saw the water tank was empty, i filled it up and it seems to have lost a litle, now im not sure if he didnt fill it right up but my temp hasnt once gone above half way but it might be paranoia but it seems to warm up prety quick, any ideas guys, surely if it was a leak it would drop all the water with the pressure in the pipes?? Thanks guys, Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I'm glad there are ppl looking into it! Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 if it doesnt go above halfway i guess he didnt fill it properly (school boy error ) Link to post Share on other sites
makster28 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 its perfectly normal that your temp reaches half way 90 you would only have a problem if it went past 90,also check the bleed screw on the crack pipe i recently fitted a new one and after filling the system i had a drip from the bleed screw simple job you just need a big flat head and nip it up,in fact goin of the performance you have had with the garage i would re bleed whilst your under the car Link to post Share on other sites
grantnunn 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I only have a jack and im not very technical does anyone have a picture of the bleed screw please so i know what im tighteneing? Whats a good mixture Link to post Share on other sites
chief ka kar 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Jack the car up mate at the front slide under and you should see the crack pipe it runs along the front of the engine to the thermostat hosuing which has a few water pipes coming off it.But i will take a pic for you just in case Link to post Share on other sites
chief ka kar 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thats the crack pipe running along the front of the engine Link to post Share on other sites
makster28 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 all will become clear when chief uploads the pic for you,i used 3 bottles of G12++ from main dealers 4.5 ltrs in total then top up the rest with water youll get 3 bottles for £20 mate Link to post Share on other sites
chief ka kar 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I could not get a pic of the bleed nipple, but you should be able to find on the crack pipe. While you under the car with a good lamp. Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 here it is Link to post Share on other sites
ROBSVENTO 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Dont over tighten it, its made of plastic and will snap.... Link to post Share on other sites
marky_boy 1 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 he poss filled upsystem with engine cold once you ran it and it warmed up the thermostat would open and then the water level would go down. obv not a very good mechanic if he didn't even bleed the system propely. Link to post Share on other sites
grantnunn 0 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hi guys thanks for your responses, ive since noticed watter splashes around a split pipe!!!! i asked a friend and he says that someone along the line has rather tan replace a hose (1H0 121 101 A) has instead bodged it with a small pipe and two jubile pics. thanks for your help though guys Link to post Share on other sites
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