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• overheating - pug 306td 19 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  i am having a problem with my 306td,it seems to be over pressurising in the coolant pipes i think from drawing in air i dont think its a gasket fault as its brand new.
• Head gasket test ?? 16 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Could anyone out there please refresh my memory as to the name of manufacturer of the piece of kit used to test for head gasket failure, by looking for carbons ( hydrocarbons perhaps ) in the coolant system ? Thank you, Pete
• Core Plug on a Daewoo Espero 16 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a coolant leak from a core plug, can anyone tell me if this is a DIY job for someone who is Not a Tech and best described as "Mediocre" at DIY? Thanks Mark
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  My Fiesta's head gasket is failing, what can I do? 18 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Ford Fiesta diesel and I'm getting a lot of oil into coolant. It still runs fine, I have put a sealer in water but makes no difference, is...
• Ford Ka - 2004 Ford KA: blowing cold air and losing coolant 17 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  without fail and runs like a dream. A couple of months ago I'd run a usual check on the coolant and oil levels and noticed the former was dangerously low: no problem I thought and topped it back up. I tended to do this once every two weeks (no idea if this is normal!). However, it has now gotten
• Astra Mk5 1.6 Twinport - Refund for Repairs to Used Car 22 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, I was wondering if I could get some advice on how to go about getting a refund for repairs to a car that I bought 8 weeks ago. From the day I bought the car I have had issues with the car having no heating and losing coolant. I have been in contact with the dealer who sold me
• Citroen Xsara - Citroen xsara ? ECU fault 13 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Hi I have a Citroen xsara 1.4i LX Y Reg.Taken in due to leak (possibly coolant) and warning lights and alarm coming on due to engine temp.Garage replaced the head gasket (skimmed and pressure tested) new radiator.Also had new clutch and section of exhaust in order to pass MOT.Had car back two
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 2005 1.6 coolant fan & FAP issues 13 May 2009 (Forum)
  in various threads this is probaly linked to FAP regen cooling. Firstly could anyone confirm the 'HZC' in my VIN sentences me to this potential 'minefield' of expensive problems? secondly the fan (general coolant type, i presume?) seems to be on and off, on a regular basis, both with the engine on and off
• Alpine pass experience 9 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  on the north side of the pass and said, ?turn around when possible?, this was seemingly caused by the road doubling back on itself to such a degree that it appeared as if we had done a U-turn. Fourthly, and the main point of this post, the next morning I found that the engine had lost about a pint of coolant
• Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 00 1.8 Remanufactured engines -WARNING 9 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  but cost £1337.33 plus fitting by a local garage. After it was fitted, the car was losing very small amounts of coolant; an eggcup full per week initially. I couldn't believe the new engine was leaking so I replaced hoses and radiator - they were old, but no obvious leakage. Coolant loss started again
• Bora 2.ol running probs/low mpg 22 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  voltage of the Lambda probes, mine has two, one on the exhaust manifold and one on the Cat. I recorded 0.010v cold and they both climbed to 0.023v when the coolant indicated 90 c(normal). The Lambda probes were fitted but the electrical plugs were disconnected when I tested them. Next I spoke to VW
• FIAT 500 - fiat 500 hoses needed 22 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  I need the hoses that attach to the top of the coolant revivor but I have been unsuccessful in finding the correct part number. can anyone please help   
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  Jaguar XE or BMW 4 Series - which will be the most reliable? 23 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a petrol sports saloon and am thinking of either a Jaguar XE or a BMW 4 Series. I plan to keep the car for a long time, 10 years...
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  Correct use of turbo petrol engine 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a new SEAT Ibiza ST FR petrol. I have in the past read about leaving an engine running until the turbo cools. I have also read that...
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  The Daily Wail 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two-year-old, 2003/53 Mercedes E320 CDi Avantgarde that has now completed 87,000 miles. The car has been serviced by Mercedes from new and, apart...
• Pug 306 diesel, fuel temp regulator 29 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  by a large o-ring) and is cast into the base of the metal coolant heated base. Those with a haynes manual can see a pretty good picture of this in the diesel fuel/coolant section. The pattern of flow can be seen running between 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock (if it were the face of a clock), in a spiral pattern
• Peugot 406 Air con condenser 7 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Has anybody ever replaced the condenser on a 406 Hdi? My cars got a leak and would be keen to replace it myself. I take it the coolant radiadtor has to come out first?
• Carina Buying 4 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I saw a carina today but have two questions. 1. The coolant is black. Is this normal on a petrol 2.0 2. The top of the oil filler cap has some sludgy black deposit. Again, is this normal. Please help. Gregory
• Vauxhall Insignia - Is it likely I've been scammed? Head gasket went? 2 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  During selling my old car, one buyer called me to the boot while the other was at the bonnet. When I went to the front, he had just finished doing up the coolant cap. He then asked to take it for a spin. Thrashed it then opened the bonnet. Proclaimed the gasket had just gone. The coolant tank
• Opel Mervia - Opel Mervia light grey/white smoke 26 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  be the coolant leaking into the head gasket. I’ve told the garage I bought it from and they filled the coolant more and said it’s all fine and it’s normal for the car to do so. Which to me a car doesn’t just blow out smoke.I’ve never had a LPG running car so don’t now if this is the norm. If anyone can help what