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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: downsmen on 12 September 2011, 16:58:33

Title: Overheating
Post by: downsmen on 12 September 2011, 16:58:33

Hi the car overheated yesterday whilst towing a small trailer.
It Suddenly went straight into the red and there was also a bit of steam from somewhere in the engine bay not sure where? :-/

it has been losing coolant for a while though but its not the HBV as i have changed this. :y

any ideas what would have caused this to overheat and would have this caused any lasting damage?

Title: Re: Overheating
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2011, 17:55:30

You need to locate leak.

Is the aux belt still on, and in one piece?

Title: Re: Overheating
Post by: downsmen on 12 September 2011, 18:06:09

everything is okay with aux belt.
Where should i look for the leak?

Title: Re: Overheating
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2011, 18:07:42

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everything is okay with aux belt.
Where should i look for the leak?

HBV is most likely, but you say its not that.  In which case, you just have to find it - sorry.

Title: Re: Overheating
Post by: RobG on 12 September 2011, 18:10:21

Check the stat area or oil cooler plate, any and all hoses, rear passenger side corner of head. That`s a start

Title: Re: Overheating
Post by: downsmen on 12 September 2011, 18:17:25

Thanks will have a look in those areas tomorrow. :y

Title: Re: Overheating
Post by: Richard A on 12 September 2011, 18:26:35

I see you have replaced the HBV, however check that first !!!!!
regards
Richarda

Title: Re: Overheating
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 12 September 2011, 18:33:27

Start trying to find your leak mate...
Check the radiator and the thermostat... No matter what people say on here that they don't fail closed.... They do I have seen 4 on the omega. Several on other cars.....
 :y