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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: wakedude on 30 May 2009, 11:23:23

Title: coolant disappearing
Post by: wakedude on 30 May 2009, 11:23:23

Hi guys,
im hoping that someone can help me with my problem please.
Over the last week or so,i have noticed that the coolant level is dropping quite significantly.At first i noticed a rather odd smell,similar to a burning smell,coming from the engine compartment,so i checked the coolant and it was empty,i topped it up with water and carried on my normal routine.Admittedly i got home and the car didnt move for a week,and yesterday checked it and it was empty again.I topped it up with water and coolant this time and set off on my journey(about 20 miles),on arrival i had the same smell again and the coolant was very low.I have checked the oil and there is no sign of water in the oil and looked underneath and see no sign of leaks.
Any advice please,i was thinking of rad weld as maybe its evaporating out somewhere but not being mechanically minded im not sure.

Title: Re: coolant disappearing
Post by: stuthespread on 30 May 2009, 11:32:01

had a similar prob with mine last year,turned out to be hbv,have you checked it?

Title: Re: coolant disappearing
Post by: wakedude on 30 May 2009, 11:37:36

thanks,will look at that :)

Title: Re: coolant disappearing
Post by: skippy_22 on 30 May 2009, 11:46:11

try putting the heater on hot for abit then see if it leaks if not try cold and look under the car see if its leaking from back of engine, if so its that :y

Title: Re: coolant disappearing
Post by: kingplym on 30 May 2009, 16:08:14

you can also try making a pressure test cap there is a how to in here, im sure one of the other members will be able to put a link up for you :y