Any mechanics about...

scheming_gypsy

full tank every time.

steveo3002

get a garage to check it...they can test for gases in the water easily and cheaply

keeping driving it may cause more damage and expense

scheming_gypsy

i'm taking it down for them to look at on Monday afternoon.

The_Economist

Hi scheming_gypsy i dont know if you have a regular mechanic but have herd about this website on radio, its www.goodgaragescheme.co.uk just a thought if you in any doubt about your local. Hope you get sorted. Dont forget to post back results after they look at it.

scheming_gypsy

cheers mate. My local one doesn't come up on there. Never had a problem with them and they seem to be the only one's who fix it properly.

scheming_gypsy

reet..
Just been to the garage: left the engine running while he had a look and couldn't see anything leaking.. no steam or anything.
Took the cap off the water and no steam or anything so he said the pressure is fine, adding all that and the lack of other signs about a head gasket he was pretty sure it wasnt that.
Then he sat in with his foot on the accelerator for a few minutes. Steam started coming up from the radiator so he's narrowed it down to that.

Going in on Monday to have it replaced at around £450 cheaper than a head gasket..

harveybobbles

Hurrah! :beer: :beer: :beer:

harveybobbles

harveybobbles wrote: »

Water pump leaking?
Head gasket?
Loose hose?
Bust jubilee clip?

I wasn't far out with my first guess though...

scheming_gypsy

aye, luckily i can still drive it if i'm careful so can get to interviews if i get any nothing coming up at the minute but somebody wants me to do their garden for them so that'll put some cash in my pocket.

steveo3002

your paying £450 for a new rad? theyre no way that expensive