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Author Topic: Collant level - refilling every 2-3 weeks. Why?  (Read 810 times)

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Collant level - refilling every 2-3 weeks. Why?
« on: 21 May 2009, 21:46:41 »
In the past 2 months I've had to refill cooling tank every 2-3 weks. Does anybody have any idea what could be the reason? I've checked all the pipes, theres no leak and engine's not getting overheated either (keeps between 80-90 degrees as usual).
THX for any hints
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Re: Collant level - refilling every 2-3 weeks. Why?
« Reply #1 on: 21 May 2009, 21:49:09 »
Could be leaking HBV if your not seeing water on the floor
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Re: Collant level - refilling every 2-3 weeks. Why?
« Reply #2 on: 21 May 2009, 22:24:57 »
HBV? shoot... and what's that? (sorry - I'm really crap with cars)
forgot to add, that in fact Idid not noticed any leaks at all
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Re: Collant level - refilling every 2-3 weeks. Why?
« Reply #3 on: 21 May 2009, 22:27:49 »
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HBV? shoot... and what's that? (sorry - I'm really crap with cars)
forgot to add, that in fact Idid not noticed any leaks at all

Heater Bypass Valve... And it does sound like the problem. Be warned, mine was like yours until it finally gave up, on the A3, 100 miles from home, on the way to a funeral :o :o :o

Luckily I managed to go fast enough that it didn't overheat and I managed to limp home with several stops to top up :y :y :y
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Re: Collant level - refilling every 2-3 weeks. Why?
« Reply #4 on: 21 May 2009, 22:31:52 »
Can I get it changed myself easily, or does it have to be done by specialist and what's the av. price?
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Re: Collant level - refilling every 2-3 weeks. Why?
« Reply #5 on: 21 May 2009, 22:37:51 »
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Can I get it changed myself easily, or does it have to be done by specialist and what's the av. price?

Easy enough job to do, albeit a little tight on access. There's a How To in the guides section. IIRCC the unit is about £35 :y :y :y
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Re: Collant level - refilling every 2-3 weeks. Why?
« Reply #6 on: 21 May 2009, 22:52:34 »
Thanks for a hint matey
I'll get on with it this weekend :)
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