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Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« on: 09 November 2014, 23:31:16 »
As above really, have had to top up the coolant on the Mig periodically, not really worried as it was not often, however I topped it up on Thursday and Friday, now today swmbo tells me that the coolant warning is on again and the temp gauge showing high; heater working so thinking thermostat?.............  :-\ :-\ Either way will be going to our local independant tomorrow...........Bloody Cars............ ::) ::)
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Re: Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« Reply #1 on: 10 November 2014, 00:55:37 »
Hbv :-\
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Re: Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« Reply #2 on: 10 November 2014, 01:16:18 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 00:55:37
Hbv :-\

Wondered that............... :-\ :-\ ;)
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Re: Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« Reply #3 on: 10 November 2014, 03:24:13 »
Try it set at  significantly different climate temp setting :y
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Re: Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« Reply #4 on: 10 November 2014, 05:35:43 »
Odds on the Indy will tell you hg.

Leak could be any of the usual suspects. But given the rate of loss, I'll go with oil cooler cover plate.
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Re: Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« Reply #5 on: 10 November 2014, 16:51:42 »
Sadly, you need to visually inspect. It could be anywhere...
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Re: Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« Reply #6 on: 10 November 2014, 16:54:14 »
Pressure test if hbv test* reveals nothing.

*engine running, up to temp. Cycle hbv through hi and lo on cc, while checking by hand on the hbv for leaks.
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Re: Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« Reply #7 on: 10 November 2014, 16:55:04 »
Look underneath. if coolant dripping off tut bellhousing cha\nces are its HBV.

If no coolant there check the cooler plate
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Re: Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« Reply #8 on: 10 November 2014, 17:16:47 »
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 10 November 2014, 16:55:04
Look underneath. if coolant dripping off tut bellhousing cha\nces are its HBV.

If no coolant there check the cooler plate
Nah. Could be HBV, but on a V6 could also be stat, cooler plate, HG, coolant bridge, or the seals between the large transfer pipe and the block.  Less likely, but has been seen before, is core plug.

All drip in same place.
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Re: Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« Reply #9 on: 10 November 2014, 18:50:15 »
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 10 November 2014, 16:55:04
Look underneath. if coolant dripping off tut bellhousing cha\nces are its HBV.

If no coolant there check the cooler plate

...there is rarely a coolant leak on an omega that doesn't end up on those bolts young bear. It's just a case of weather it evaporates off before it gets there, which obviously shows how bad the leak is, but sadly not where the leak is.


... Didn't read TB's post first though did I! :-[ ;D
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Re: Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« Reply #10 on: 11 November 2014, 23:54:37 »
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 00:55:37
Hbv :-\

Indeed...... :y  I considered gixers point about HG but as I followed the Mig to the garage I was able to report no white smoke (Steam)............. ;) ;) :y

Part arrives tomorrow, so should get it back tomorrow..... :y
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Re: Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« Reply #11 on: 11 November 2014, 23:55:47 »
Another job jobbed :y
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Re: Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« Reply #12 on: 12 November 2014, 00:04:14 »
Quote from: Vamps on 11 November 2014, 23:54:37
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 00:55:37
Hbv :-\

Indeed...... :y  I considered gixers point about HG but as I followed the Mig to the garage I was able to report no white smoke (Steam)............. ;) ;) :y

Part arrives tomorrow, so should get it back tomorrow..... :y

Wow, hold up. I was fully expecting the Indy to diagnose HG. Not for one momment did I suspect HG.
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Re: Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« Reply #13 on: 12 November 2014, 00:07:25 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 12 November 2014, 00:04:14
Quote from: Vamps on 11 November 2014, 23:54:37
Quote from: Taxi Al on 10 November 2014, 00:55:37
Hbv :-\

Indeed...... :y  I considered gixers point about HG but as I followed the Mig to the garage I was able to report no white smoke (Steam)............. ;) ;) :y

Part arrives tomorrow, so should get it back tomorrow..... :y

Wow, hold up. I was fully expecting the Indy to diagnose HG. Not for one momment did I suspect HG.

I know! that's why I was able to report no white smoke, so that put that idea out of his mind...... :y :y
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Re: Loss of coolant and raise in temperature
« Reply #14 on: 12 November 2014, 23:03:28 »
All sorted, Indy admitted he would have struggled more, had I not pointed him in the right direction, thanks to the advice on OOF.............. :y :y
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