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Title: water lying under car
Post by: gizmo on 28 June 2008, 11:14:40

hi just bought a vauxhall omega 2.6 v6 cd saloon going to london next week to pick it up and bring it back to scotland but there is a problem now my bro has told me that after 3 months of the car sitting doing nothing he got it started and left it running only to discover that there was a pool of water lying under it and this water bottle was empty does anyone know wot to do or what may of caused this thanks

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: JueV6 on 28 June 2008, 11:37:08

Hi and welcome to the OOF

I seem to have the same problem after fitting a new exhaust manifold gasket.
It seems the leak is intermitant and is coming from the back of the OS cylinder back
I seem to remember thats where the Heater Bypass Valve (HBV) is located.

It's NOT easy to get to

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: gizmo on 28 June 2008, 11:45:24

but the coolant bottle is emptying for some reason and i am concerned that i am flying down on tues i have got wed and thur to get car mot and tax and get back cos i am working fri and if probs not sorted the car will be left and i am really wanting car it is in surrey

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: JueV6 on 28 June 2008, 11:55:32

Join a recovery co and then when it losses it's fluid get them to recover it.

once it's at home you can spend time on it. :y

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 June 2008, 11:58:08

Hello Gizmo and welcome to the forum. ;)

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: gizmo on 28 June 2008, 12:17:03

thanks buddy have u any thoughts on my problem the radiator is holding the water but the coolant bottle or the expansion chamber is emptying would i be safe to drive 424 miles as i have mechanics here that i would rather sort any probs for me

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: HolyCount on 28 June 2008, 12:17:07

Hi Gizmo, welcome to the forum.
If you post probs / symptoms in Omega General Help ( not General chat!), there will be bods who go there often only too willing to give advice  :y

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: Plomien on 28 June 2008, 12:54:04

Welcome to OOF,

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: gizmo on 28 June 2008, 13:01:10

cheers buddy

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: Martin_1962 on 28 June 2008, 18:38:29

Hello & Welcome :y

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 28 June 2008, 20:04:55

Hi, welcome to the forum.   :y

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: Dazzler on 28 June 2008, 20:29:59

Welcome Gizmo, enjoy the forum :)

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: albitz on 28 June 2008, 20:37:44

welcome gizmo :y

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: achoo81 on 28 June 2008, 21:24:20

Hi gizmo, welcome to the forum.

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: Myagemo on 29 June 2008, 01:58:11

Hello and welcome to the OOF

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: Elite Pete on 29 June 2008, 14:26:15

Hi and welcome to the forum

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: Entwood on 29 June 2008, 22:46:59

"Hello" and Welcome :)

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: JiMbOb789 on 30 June 2008, 14:33:44

Hello and welcome mate :y

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: bob.dent on 01 July 2008, 12:59:08

Hi Gizmo and welcome to OOF. :)

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: Crazydad on 01 July 2008, 15:06:10

Hi and welcome to the Forum  :y

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: zirk on 03 July 2008, 02:02:45

Hi and welcome to OOF.

Title: Re: water lying under car
Post by: waspy on 06 July 2008, 10:10:37

Hi. A warm welcome  :y