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Title: overheating
Post by: Omega Pixie on 29 April 2008, 12:12:18

I turned off the ignition after parking on the drive the cooling fan was running and what looked like steam came out from under the bonnet on the drivers side.
I turned the ignition on to find engine temp 97degrees. I am looseing
coolent very small amount 1/2 pint 2weeks if that, I suspect a  leak around the oil cooler does anyone agree or dissagree  :-/

Title: Re: overheating
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 29 April 2008, 12:15:16

Sounds more like the bypass valve actually.

Title: Re: overheating
Post by: Omega Pixie on 29 April 2008, 12:18:52

can you explaine is that behind the cooler?

Title: Re: overheating
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 29 April 2008, 12:20:07

Its a water valve behind the engine (slightly to the drivers side).....its clearly not overheating at 98 degrees which is good news but, you do have a water lek.

Title: Re: overheating
Post by: Omega Pixie on 29 April 2008, 12:21:57

nice and easy to get at then. ;D

Title: Re: overheating
Post by: MutantCav on 29 April 2008, 12:24:25

Would agree with Mark, Oil cooler is on the passengers side...HBV (Heater Bypass Valve) is drivers side...just behind the engine far left side of the plenum (as you look at the engine bay)

Title: Re: overheating
Post by: TheBoy on 29 April 2008, 15:50:56

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Would agree with Mark, Oil cooler is on the passengers side...HBV (Heater Bypass Valve) is drivers side...just behind the engine far left side of the plenum (as you look at the engine bay)

Its in the middle, as its in the V

Title: Re: overheating
Post by: albitz on 29 April 2008, 16:30:50

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nice and easy to get at then. ;D

its not that bad to get to,the oil cooler would be much worse  :y

Title: Re: overheating
Post by: MutantCav on 29 April 2008, 16:50:15

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Would agree with Mark, Oil cooler is on the passengers side...HBV (Heater Bypass Valve) is drivers side...just behind the engine far left side of the plenum (as you look at the engine bay)

Its in the middle, as its in the V

Sorry...moment of madness as I'm looking after 2 kids at the same time lol  ::)

Title: Re: overheating
Post by: Omega Pixie on 29 April 2008, 18:44:15

thanks for the help. I also noticed the camshaft cover gaskit is leaking again serves me right for using pattern parts Yes I was warned. let this be a warning to others. :-[