Engine overheating after new manifold?

1. JPS93 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2014 Huddersfield Posts: 236 Citroen Saxo VTR 53

   #1 5th May 2014, 15:50

   Put a supersprint manifold on my car. Now the engine heating lights come on is it okay to drive? Also I think I banged my radiator when removing the standard manifold as it was arkward to get out how much to replace a radiator and is it an easy job?
   
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2. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

   #2 5th May 2014, 15:53

   fucked the radiator? I wouldn't drive it if the light has come on tbh.
3. JPS93 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2014 Huddersfield Posts: 236 Citroen Saxo VTR 53

   #3 5th May 2014, 15:58

   Well when I tap it with my hand water comes out? Guessing that shouldn't happen Yeah gonna order a new one tonight I think
   
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4. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

   #4 5th May 2014, 15:59

   I think you know what the problem is.
5. JPS93 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2014 Huddersfield Posts: 236 Citroen Saxo VTR 53

   #5 5th May 2014, 16:00

   I didn't know they might be linked. The manifold seems to get very hot anyways
   
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6. JPS93 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2014 Huddersfield Posts: 236 Citroen Saxo VTR 53

   #6 5th May 2014, 16:09

   If I top the radiator with water everytime I set off till a new one comes recon it would be ok?
   
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7. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

   #7 5th May 2014, 16:20

   You'll need to bleed every time it if it's leaking. I'd not bother tbh.
8. JPS93 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2014 Huddersfield Posts: 236 Citroen Saxo VTR 53

   #8 5th May 2014, 16:38

   Why would I need to bleed it why couldn't I just top it up
   
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9. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

   #9 5th May 2014, 16:39

   The radiator is allowing air into the system. This will cause airlocks, which in turn cause overheating
10. CarlStinson Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 Newhaven Posts: 262 2003 Saxo VTR

    #10 5th May 2014, 16:41

    which in turn could crack the head, just running water in your rad is not a good idea
11. JPS93 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2014 Huddersfield Posts: 236 Citroen Saxo VTR 53

    #11 5th May 2014, 16:41

    What damage could that do over two days of limited use?
    
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12. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

    #12 5th May 2014, 16:43

    destroy the engine, worst case. Best case, warp the head.
13. JPS93 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2014 Huddersfield Posts: 236 Citroen Saxo VTR 53

    #13 5th May 2014, 16:49

    Right it's staying at home for a couple of days till new one comes thanks lads
    
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