Radiator!

7th July 2010, 21:04

Bloody radiator!!, drive for 1 hour max or half hour stuck in traffic and i've had it. Steam pouring out the bonnet and red liquid leaking out the bottom. Red light on thermostat comes on all the time, even though i fill it up pretty much every time i go out, when i get back looks as though it's gotten so hot it's all evapourated and is pretty much empty. Think either the fan is broken or i have a hole. Any ideas for a quick fix untill i can afford to get it repaired??

7th July 2010, 21:36

no quick fix need to get it sorted properly otherwise you will end up with engine damage
get it checked out by a mechanic might only be something simple

7th July 2010, 22:47

Head gasket?

7th July 2010, 22:53

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Originally Posted by Yellow_Saxo_Paul

Head gasket?

lol paul, doesnt your headgasket going just make you instantly like 'headgasket' now when people ask about overheating aha

7th July 2010, 22:56

yep sorry lol XD

it could be though but could be a leak.

On a serious note, take it to a garage. They can give you a quote and tell you what it is. Then you can personally decide if you want it fixing there and then.

7th July 2010, 23:32

Air lock?

Have you bled the pipes when filling with water??????????

8th July 2010, 03:43

Get it fixed, or melt the engine and face higher repair bill.

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Any ideas for a quick fix untill i can afford to get it repaired??

fairy dust.

4th September 2010, 00:09

i used to crack some eggs in there just to get home and that worked but i would get it fixed proply or buy a fuck load of chickens lol