Cold engine , bonnet up , coolant filler caps off, fill up to very top .
Replace one cap only.
Get someone to start engine.
You watch the open cap.
If bubbles keep coming out , you have a leak.
I hope you don't but................
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- Mon Dec 23, 2024 3:22 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: No hot air
- Replies: 16
- Views: 19554
- Sun Dec 22, 2024 9:48 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: No hot air
- Replies: 16
- Views: 19554
Re: No hot air
Sorry but it reads like you have a head gasket leaking.
- Fri Dec 20, 2024 12:43 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Probe won't rev beyond 4000rpm and lacks power
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8420
Re: Probe won't rev beyond 4000rpm and lacks power
IF the HE1 system used to work well, I think a replacement module for that would be a simple move.
Then look for an original distributor.
Then look for an original distributor.
- Fri Aug 16, 2024 6:59 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Dash lights
- Replies: 5
- Views: 24676
Re: Dash lights
Check for a spark at a plug but NEVER EVER leave a plug lead unconnected when trying to start/run the engine..
- Fri Aug 16, 2024 6:50 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Water Pump etc
- Replies: 7
- Views: 24573
Re: Water Pump etc
Makes sense now , if it is the original belt , my bet is, it will be in perfect condition.
Taking crankshaft pulley off without the proper tool , needs a bit of care.
Taking crankshaft pulley off without the proper tool , needs a bit of care.
- Fri Aug 16, 2024 8:32 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Water Pump etc
- Replies: 7
- Views: 24573
Re: Water Pump etc
Why ?
Unless you have an issue , leave well alone.
I can assure you , original Japanese cambelts will last well over 120,000 miles .
Unless you have an issue , leave well alone.
I can assure you , original Japanese cambelts will last well over 120,000 miles .
- Wed Jul 24, 2024 8:26 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Starting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 22280
Re: Starting
Maybe TPS or IAC , especially as it has not been run for a while.
- Wed Jul 17, 2024 8:20 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: HELP
- Replies: 32
- Views: 117695
Re: HELP
Seems more like an ignition problem.
No spark , or at the wrong time will do this.
No spark , or at the wrong time will do this.
- Sun Jul 07, 2024 3:37 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: High rpm idle, and bogging out
- Replies: 8
- Views: 27462
Re: High rpm idle, and bogging out
Double check that there are no little air/vac pipes left unconnected anywhere , especially the hidden one to the air intake
assembly.
assembly.
- Fri Jul 05, 2024 8:18 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Car idling high 16v
- Replies: 7
- Views: 19703
Re: Car idling high 16v
First make sure the mechanical linkages are all working nicely and not sticking, anywhere.
Especially that tiny bearing that runs in the curved slot that is attached to the tps.
Along with other things , that adjustment screw will also affect idle speed.
llly that little
Especially that tiny bearing that runs in the curved slot that is attached to the tps.
Along with other things , that adjustment screw will also affect idle speed.
llly that little