Sloshing noise of water behind dash???????

1. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

   #1 24th September 2010, 09:46

   Hi guys, yet another problem on my shed, probably self induced though! firstly the car was getiing very hot very quick so I did a search on here on what to do - answer seemed to be bleed the system to get rid of air any locks, I did that and now the car doesnt get too hot and the fan works (before it didnt), so basically im wondering whether theres still air in the system which is causing the "sounds like a feckin waterfall behind my dash" or if the headgaskets shagged??? any advice would be GREATLY appreciated, also when bleeding the system I followed these steps: 1) take bottom left rad hose off and drain water/coolant 2) start car up with 3 bleed points open and refill expansion tank using a pop bottle to create gravity effect 3) when water comes out of bleed points close each one, then its done, is this correct? thanks guys ben
2. LScottBell Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 822 Citroen Saxo Vtr 2001

   #2 24th September 2010, 09:54

   does the water sound happen constant ?
   
   Ive heard that sound once in my car but it was just the heater matrix filling up
3. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

   #3 24th September 2010, 10:18

   it goes off after a bit but when I start it it sounds like a whirlpool!
4. user_42892 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 high wycombe Posts: 848 Astra VXR

   #4 24th September 2010, 10:25

   Does it happen when you turn the steering wheel??
   
   this happens on mine atm because my PAS pipe is split and im not using anough fluid
5. user_38486 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Blackburn Posts: 4739 A few

   #5 24th September 2010, 10:27

   My old 1.1 used to do that. Used to do it when I turned ignition off. Covered about 25k miles never had a problem. I think its to do with the heater matrix. Wouldn't worry about it too much tbh
6. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

   #6 24th September 2010, 10:44

   Ive just searched on here and it seems that theres still an air lock feckin hiding somewhere! stupid car i know i got it cheap but its one thing after another! Ive just bought a £500 amp that dont work on my system cuz i bought the wrong one LOL!!!!
7. user_38486 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Blackburn Posts: 4739 A few

   #7 24th September 2010, 10:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by bonnessbenjamin Ive just searched on here and it seems that theres still an air lock feckin hiding somewhere! stupid car i know i got it cheap but its one thing after another! Ive just bought a £500 amp that dont work on my system cuz i bought the wrong one LOL!!!!

   
   Thats what mine was..bled it up, come back again so just fucked it off and did 25k miles and never had an issue, sold the car...and lad has done a further 6k in it and still spot on....that things on 138k now haha
8. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

   #8 24th September 2010, 10:51

   HA love it, to be honest i was considering changing the engine anyway but think ill try bleeding it and see what happens!!!
9. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

   #9 24th September 2010, 16:53

   I get this noise too, quite theraputic
10. user_29778 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Stourbridge Posts: 3996 Vauxhall corsa 1.2 Saxo 1.6 vtr

    #10 24th September 2010, 17:48

    Bleed the radiator
11. toxic Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 772

    #11 25th September 2010, 14:22

    hi m8 its just air in the pipes i had that on my car you might need some more water in the radiator m8
12. VillicusVTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Oldbury Posts: 1556 Citroen Saxo VTR 1998

    #12 25th September 2010, 14:29

    Thanks for the input guys, im going to try and bleed it again when i finish work, do you think im doing something wrong?????? (the sledge hammer is ready)
13. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

    #13 26th September 2010, 18:59

    Firstly bleed it properly by sticking a bottle into the neck of the radiator (upside down coke bottle or similar - seal with a rag - duct tape etc). This IS NEEDED to make sure that you have the water level HIGHER than the radiator and cooling system otherwise it will never bleed up correctly.
    
    Unfortunately if this does not cure the water sound it could well be HG. Do you have any oil leaking above and on top the alternator at all? An oil leak from here is a sign that the gasket has/will shortly give up.
    
    I had the water sound and within a week had blown HG. Hope it's just air for you though mate.
    
    All the best

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14. claretfan Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Chelmsford Posts: 165 Saxo 1.1 Forte

    #14 26th September 2010, 22:11

    had this water noise in my car for ages, can it damage the car if left unfixed??? or is it just something that can be left alone??