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sri_racer
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Registered: 6th Oct 04
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31st May 05 at 16:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

ive been told that my header tank is pressurising bcoz my radiator top hose is leaking wat is the best way 2 stop this? or cud it b nethin else ? ive checked that the jubilee clip is tight and it is so i dont think its that!
Mattb
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31st May 05 at 17:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

head gasket if the header is pressurising excessivly.
they do pressurise slightly anyway
Siberia
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Registered: 9th Oct 03
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31st May 05 at 17:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

it could be the thermostat not opening....
infinitycorsa
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31st May 05 at 17:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

head gasket id say, i magaed to split the header tank on my old car and 2 weeks l8ters after replacing the tank the head gasket went
myke
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31st May 05 at 23:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

how tight are the rad hoses?
you should be able to crush them between finger and thumb.

i'd suspect blocked radiator if they're rock solid.
get some coolant flush through there anyway.

washing powder worked for me.
ainsley_brader
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Registered: 24th Mar 02
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2nd Jun 05 at 17:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

is it a 16valve?
sri_racer
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2nd Jun 05 at 18:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

no not a 16v . but last nite while takin da missus home the gasket let go so thats me with no car for da weekend and theres a cruise on 2

 
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