Dave A
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Registered: 10th Dec 03
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i know that a rushing water sound from the dashboard is a sign of a headgasket on the way out (ive already had 2 go on different engines!) and this happened both times. but this time ive got no other symptoms like white exhaust smoke or oil & water mixing. could it just be an airlock? or is that just wishfull thinking!!!
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Rileysport
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Registered: 18th Jun 04
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cud be, mine did it when my rad exploded after i refitted and filled up a new rad
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Dave A
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im hoping it is an airlock.....come to think of it i had to remove the radiator top pipe recently when i changed my engine mounts, and didnt drain and refill the system properly. just topped it up. could this cause an airlock that would make thi noise?
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Rileysport
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Registered: 18th Jun 04
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heater on full, run till warm then take header cap off... should bubble like a bitch
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Greasemonkey
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start the engine and squeeze all the collant pipes to remove any air from the system
take the headertank lid off when you do this too
[Edited on 10-08-2004 by Greasemonkey]
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Dave A
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thanks 4 replies lads. sri-co, i think i know what u mean- if i do wot u said and it bubbles then ive got an airlock right? and the bubbles are the air coming out? what difference does having the heater on make?
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Rileysport
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Registered: 18th Jun 04
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When i had the head done on mine, it came back on full, dunno if it helps, if you do this and go for a run, then top your level up all shud be good... unless it is the head gasket
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myke
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Registered: 7th Feb 01
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get a compression test done.
my head gasket is blown between cylinder 4 and atmosphere. doesn't lose oil or water, doesn't mix the two at all. does run ragged and sound rough.
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