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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Paul T. on 05 June 2011, 12:11:40

Title: 99T 3.0 Elite losing water.
Post by: Paul T. on 05 June 2011, 12:11:40

My car is losing water. Header empties quite quickly after a coupe of days. Done my back in at the moment so can't really take a look but when I'm able to, does anyone know a common fault to look for please.

Also temp gauge and wash/wipe not working although I assume that will be fuses?

Many thanks for any replies.  :y

Title: Re: 99T 3.0 Elite losing water.
Post by: Varche on 05 June 2011, 13:12:32

Hi

Well the most likely culprit is the hbv (heater bypass valve). This sits at the rear of the engine under the windscreen scuttle. It looks a bit like a small Star Trek Spacecraft.. It has a bellows inside that persihses or fails. The valve controls water flow to your heater and is operated by a vacuum hose. Bit fiddly to change. Allow and hour and a half first time. Only use genuine VX about £35 to £40 at a guess. Cheap pattern off EBay etc not recommended.

Other sources of leaks include. Heater Matrix (you will get damp carpet in the footwell, possibly see drips underneath footwell and steaming up of windscreen). Also oil cooler in the V of the engine can leak. less likely is a core plug or a small pipe. Both round back of engine. If you were able to squirm around underneath you maybe able to see drips or staining to help pinpoint the culprit. Highly likely to be the hbv. 

Title: Re: 99T 3.0 Elite losing water.
Post by: Paul T. on 05 June 2011, 13:42:56

Many thanks for that, Varche. Much appreciated.  :y

Title: Re: 99T 3.0 Elite losing water.
Post by: Paul T. on 05 June 2011, 15:56:56

I've checked the fuse/s for the washer system and all ok.

So it seems I need a new washer pump.

Any ideas on price and/or part number for the pump please?

Thanks.

Paul.

Title: Re: 99T 3.0 Elite losing water.
Post by: dbug on 05 June 2011, 15:58:58

I got one recently off ebay - about £5  HTH

Title: Re: 99T 3.0 Elite losing water.
Post by: RobG on 05 June 2011, 16:01:27

Quote

I've checked the fuse/s for the washer system and all ok.

So it seems I need a new washer pump.

Any ideas on price and/or part number for the pump please?

Thanks.

Paul.

If windscreen, got 3 here ;)

Title: Re: 99T 3.0 Elite losing water.
Post by: Paul T. on 05 June 2011, 16:16:32

Thanks for the replies.  :y

How much for a washer pump please?

Title: Re: 99T 3.0 Elite losing water.
Post by: RobG on 05 June 2011, 16:21:31

£8 posted sound OK :-/

Title: Re: 99T 3.0 Elite losing water.
Post by: Paul T. on 05 June 2011, 16:27:42

Yes, fine.

I'll pm my address and phone number.

Paypal or bank transfer okay?

Cheers,


Paul.

Title: Re: 99T 3.0 Elite losing water.
Post by: RobG on 05 June 2011, 16:57:42

PM sent :)

Title: Re: 99T 3.0 Elite losing water.
Post by: Paul T. on 07 June 2011, 22:23:01

Many thanks to Rob G for the speedy delivery of the w/washer pump which arrived this morning.  :y :y

Title: Re: 99T 3.0 Elite losing water.
Post by: RobG on 07 June 2011, 22:40:47

No probs Paul :y

Title: Re: 99T 3.0 Elite losing water.
Post by: Paul T. on 02 July 2011, 01:49:08

Just to say, I recieved the part from Rob G in double-quick time. Very efficient and helpful.  :y :y