fkn engine keeps going 3/4 over heating way up now just went all the way :(

1. maccasVTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 hartlepool Posts: 303 saxo VTR with 1 off paint job and k

   #1 4th March 2007, 20:36

   can some one help me my car has been going 3/4 the way up for 3 days no & no further but tonight (just) it has gone all the way up evan with the fan on pls pl shelp me out im shit with coling systems
2. natalie1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 113 black vtr

   #2 4th March 2007, 20:42

   av u got any water in ur rad?and wots ur heaters like in ur car?
3. manc Established Member Joined: Dec 2004 Derby Posts: 1945 Pug 207

   #3 4th March 2007, 20:45

   Inspect radiator for leaks/damage, change coolent & change thermostat, maybe even a dodgey temp sender sensor.
   
   VTR's are known to sit hot (in traffic), your safe if the fan kicks in & cools accordingly.
   
   Hope this helps.
   
   ManC
4. Robbo Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2005 M'Bro - Teesside Posts: 3060 401 bhp r33 skyline

   #4 4th March 2007, 20:49

   havnt you just fixed your valves or something... could have something to do with that? unless its been alright since then?
5. maccasVTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 hartlepool Posts: 303 saxo VTR with 1 off paint job and k

   #5 4th March 2007, 20:50

   the heaters get redhot in car when set on hot.
   i just put in new engine coolant.
   radiator is fine nearly new & same as sensor, havent changed thermostat tho as when i striped the engine down i done a hot water test and it was fine.
   the fan cicks in but whilst the engine is running doesnt seem to keep it cool! it has just shot up evan tho the fan was on
6. maccasVTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 hartlepool Posts: 303 saxo VTR with 1 off paint job and k

   #6 4th March 2007, 20:52

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Robbo havnt you just fixed your valves or something... could have something to do with that? unless its been alright since then?

   i just done a full head rebuild but i didnt get head skimed i think it might have some thing to do with that as its also ticking over wierdly! and is slugish when pulling away just doesnt seem to want to let any power out lol
7. manc Established Member Joined: Dec 2004 Derby Posts: 1945 Pug 207

   #7 4th March 2007, 21:09

   Head rebuild hmm.., headgasket go?
   
   Other than thermostat the only other thing that comes to mind is the water pump but with that being attached to the cambelt etc you would know if it was playing up as it would be whinee...
   
   odd symptoms m8, really not sure after this, sure someone with a bit more expertise than me could advise further.
   
   Kudo's if you did the head build yourself
   
   ManC
8. maccasVTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 hartlepool Posts: 303 saxo VTR with 1 off paint job and k

   #8 4th March 2007, 21:29

   yes m8 the head gasket, 1 camfollower, and 4 valves went all at the same time but i rebuilt the lot totaling
   all new valves, valveseals,
   a full set of camfollowers,
   everything cleaned out on the head + all new gaskets n seals for the engine & head so yup head rebuild done buy myself!
9. manc Established Member Joined: Dec 2004 Derby Posts: 1945 Pug 207

   #9 4th March 2007, 21:35

   Ouch, sounds like a mission to fix.
   Got no more suggestions now, soz dude.
   
   ManC
10. praah L-plater Joined: Feb 2007 Norway, Sandnes Posts: 51 1999 Citroen Saxo 1.4 VTS 1987 Cit

    #10 4th March 2007, 21:44

    have you vented the system? If there is air in the coolingsystem it might overheat
11. maccasVTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 hartlepool Posts: 303 saxo VTR with 1 off paint job and k

    #11 4th March 2007, 22:14

    yes mate bled the valve with the sorta dust cap on it and also the alankey 1 on the thermo housing
    
    i also noticed the water seems to be dissapering aswell not lots but enought to notice it!
12. praah L-plater Joined: Feb 2007 Norway, Sandnes Posts: 51 1999 Citroen Saxo 1.4 VTS 1987 Cit

    #12 4th March 2007, 22:32

    did you bleed the radiator as well? Closed them in the right order?
13. maccasVTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 hartlepool Posts: 303 saxo VTR with 1 off paint job and k

    #13 4th March 2007, 22:38

    my radiator only has a drain screw and i closed them from the left of engine to the right!
    
    also still doesnt explane the loss of fluid's
14. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #14 5th March 2007, 06:21

    do a compression check. You should have had the head skimmed really as it may not be seating correctly
15. maccasVTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 hartlepool Posts: 303 saxo VTR with 1 off paint job and k

    #15 5th March 2007, 19:28

    will do m8 cheers!