My saxo is using so much water

1. SlayeR L-plater Joined: Sep 2009 King's Lynn Posts: 48

   #1 10th June 2010, 20:29

   My car is using so much water I have to top it up like every 2 weeks. Any ideas what is happening here? I don't want my saxo to break for FCS
   
   Thanks
2. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #2 10th June 2010, 20:31

   you checked your pump? for leaks or anything.
3. dave_1 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 llwyngwril Posts: 2698 saxo vts, Landrover td5, 16 tonne skyline

   #3 10th June 2010, 20:32

   Pos heater matrix but not sure on that
4. SlayeR L-plater Joined: Sep 2009 King's Lynn Posts: 48

   #4 10th June 2010, 20:41

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by leeham987 you checked your pump? for leaks or anything.

   Nope not checked, although I would of noticed it dripping wouldnt I?
5. SlayeR L-plater Joined: Sep 2009 King's Lynn Posts: 48

   #5 10th June 2010, 20:41

   Oops sorry for a double post, unable to edit it.
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by dave_1 Pos heater matrix but not sure on that

   What signs should I look for regarding this? Dripping or what?
   
   Thanks
6. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #6 10th June 2010, 20:45

   yeh more than likely, was just a suggestion,as have had someone saying the same as you and it was just the pump leaking.
7. SlayeR L-plater Joined: Sep 2009 King's Lynn Posts: 48

   #7 10th June 2010, 20:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by leeham987 yeh more than likely, was just a suggestion,as have had someone saying the same as you and it was just the pump leaking.

   I'll give it a check, I heard it could be the head gasket on its way out though?
8. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #8 10th June 2010, 20:51

   not sure mate, im new to cars misen. mine was leaking like mad, but was the water pump.
9. SlayeR L-plater Joined: Sep 2009 King's Lynn Posts: 48

   #9 10th June 2010, 20:52

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by leeham987 not sure mate, im new to cars misen. mine was leaking like mad, but was the water pump.

   Just topped it up, in order for me to find out if its the water pump should I let my car idle for a bit and see if it goes down, or can I leave the engine off and it'll leak?
10. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

    #10 10th June 2010, 20:59

    mine was obvious mate, were drips of water on the floor every morning until i replaced it. but i think you would have noticed this, unless you havent been looking. as i say im still learning about cars.
11. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

    #11 10th June 2010, 21:19

    sounds like the headgasket mate..keep ontop of the levels and get it sorted asap. take it to a garage for a compression test or sniffer test
12. SlayeR L-plater Joined: Sep 2009 King's Lynn Posts: 48

    #12 10th June 2010, 21:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Lew_C sounds like the headgasket mate..keep ontop of the levels and get it sorted asap. take it to a garage for a compression test or sniffer test

    Well when I bought it, the old owner said he did replace the head gasket I think. How much is it to get a head gasket replaced?
    
    Thanks
13. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

    #13 10th June 2010, 21:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SlayeR Well when I bought it, the old owner said he did replace the head gasket I think. How much is it to get a head gasket replaced? Thanks

    you doing it yourself or getting garages to do it?
14. s555dan Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Bristol Posts: 493 16v'd Saxo VTR Mk1 Astra G Coupe 1.8

    #14 10th June 2010, 22:00

    Have the same problem mate, drinks like a lout!
    
    Fan is always blaring! Sounds like a helicopter is landing lol
    
    Consult a haynes manual, I read up on the coolant system and think im going to try replacing my corroded radiator and flushing the entire system to get the grime out, maybe even a cooler thermostat as i can imagine that would protect from heat better.
    
    It may sound complicated but flushing is as simple as putting a hose pipe in one rad pipe and waiting for the water to run clear out the other rad pipe. Removing the thermostat first of course
    
    Loving the amatuer mechanics!
15. SlayeR L-plater Joined: Sep 2009 King's Lynn Posts: 48

    #15 10th June 2010, 22:03

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Lew_C you doing it yourself or getting garages to do it?

    Garage
    
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by s555dan Have the same problem mate, drinks like a lout! Fan is always blaring! Sounds like a helicopter is landing lol Consult a haynes manual, I read up on the coolant system and think im going to try replacing my corroded radiator and flushing the entire system to get the grime out, maybe even a cooler thermostat as i can imagine that would protect from heat better. It may sound complicated but flushing is as simple as putting a hose pipe in one rad pipe and waiting for the water to run clear out the other rad pipe. Removing the thermostat first of course Loving the amatuer mechanics!

    Have you done this and did it fix your problem?
16. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

    #16 10th June 2010, 22:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SlayeR Garage

    probz about £300-400 ish (if it is your head gasket.. thats a big if).. take that with a pinch of salt
17. s555dan Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Bristol Posts: 493 16v'd Saxo VTR Mk1 Astra G Coupe 1.8

    #17 10th June 2010, 22:06

    Not yet, will let you know when i do
18. Dan1992 L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Bridgnorth Posts: 77 mk2 Clio 1.4 16v

    #18 10th June 2010, 22:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Lew_C sounds like the headgasket mate..keep ontop of the levels and get it sorted asap. take it to a garage for a compression test or sniffer test

    Yeah mate, mine was doing the same.. and i listened to this legend!! ^^ and he was right.. 60quid for all part so its not that bad!! good luck kiddo ...
    Lew_C is a life saver hhah

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19. SlayeR L-plater Joined: Sep 2009 King's Lynn Posts: 48

    #19 10th June 2010, 22:16

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    Originally Posted by Dan1992 Yeah mate, mine was doing the same.. and i listened to this legend!! ^^ and he was right.. 60quid for all part so its not that bad!! good luck kiddo ... Lew_C is a life saver hhah

    Did you fit it yourself i take it?