Degrees of uncertainty

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Degrees of uncertainty

I have a 1997P Peugeot 306 1.9TD (facelift model). My water light on the dash is coming on and off. I checked the coolant pod and it was fine on Thursday but I topped it up anyway. I drove the car all weekend and it was fine. This morning the light came on again and the container was nearly empty, so I guess I have a leak. Where can I check this and will it be expensive to repair? Can I do it myself?

Asked on 31 October 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

This XUD engine is notorious for creating airlocks in its cooling system and has various bleed points to relieve them. But not a DIY job. Needs to be done by someone with experience. While they are doing it, a wise precaution would be a new engine coolant thermostat.

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