Omega Owners Forum

Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: TheBoy on 07 February 2008, 19:46:04

Title: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2008, 19:46:04
You may recall I have coolant loss from the K series Rover, and a monumental coolant leak from the MV6.

Now, I have done nothing of consequence to fix these, other than try to investigate location/cause.

Both appear to have stopped leaking completely.

 :-/
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: Jimbob on 07 February 2008, 19:46:36
Has the radweld fairy been to visit?
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2008, 19:47:50
Quote
Has the radweld fairy been to visit?
Nope.  As said, I've done nothing of consequence.
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 February 2008, 19:49:15
Have you disconnected then reconnected any pipework?  :-/
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: Jimbob on 07 February 2008, 19:49:15
Wasnt meaning you!

No way does that description fit!

Maybe 'she' wants attention instead of the cars so has taken matters into her own hands  ;D
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 07 February 2008, 20:01:28
Quote
You may recall I have coolant loss from the K series Rover, and a monumental coolant leak from the MV6.

Now, I have done nothing of consequence to fix these, other than try to investigate location/cause.

Both appear to have stopped leaking completely.

 :-/

Have you got any water left in ? ;D
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2008, 20:02:23
Quote
Have you disconnected then reconnected any pipework?  :-/
Not related to likely leak areas  :-/
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: Dazzler on 07 February 2008, 20:02:32
Quote
Quote
You may recall I have coolant loss from the K series Rover, and a monumental coolant leak from the MV6.

Now, I have done nothing of consequence to fix these, other than try to investigate location/cause.

Both appear to have stopped leaking completely.

 :-/

Have you got any water left in ? ;D
Very good............i can see why you lost your post count ;D
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2008, 20:03:58
Quote
Quote
You may recall I have coolant loss from the K series Rover, and a monumental coolant leak from the MV6.

Now, I have done nothing of consequence to fix these, other than try to investigate location/cause.

Both appear to have stopped leaking completely.

 :-/

Have you got any water left in ? ;D
Yup.

Only difference is that it is milder now, rather than the frosty temps at the weekeknd
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 07 February 2008, 20:05:04
Quote
Quote
Quote
You may recall I have coolant loss from the K series Rover, and a monumental coolant leak from the MV6.

Now, I have done nothing of consequence to fix these, other than try to investigate location/cause.

Both appear to have stopped leaking completely.

 :-/

Have you got any water left in ? ;D
Yup.

Only difference is that it is milder now, rather than the frosty temps at the weekeknd

Rather weird :-?
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: Jimbob on 07 February 2008, 20:10:48
Well metal does contract when cold, making that core plug weep more than normal  :-?
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: Phil on 07 February 2008, 20:49:57
On the MV6 it could be your HBV, mine has a def leak, BUT only does it when the climate control is set below 21!

After about 10 mins it throws water everywhere, turn it to hot, or turn it off and it wont use a drop of water for thousands of miles stick it on anything below 21 and itll go through 2ltrs of water in 60 miles!!

Not sure if its also linked to my air con not working due to the 'top up' valve leaking

Just my 2p worth
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2008, 21:01:11
Quote
On the MV6 it could be your HBV, mine has a def leak, BUT only does it when the climate control is set below 21!

After about 10 mins it throws water everywhere, turn it to hot, or turn it off and it wont use a drop of water for thousands of miles stick it on anything below 21 and itll go through 2ltrs of water in 60 miles!!

Not sure if its also linked to my air con not working due to the 'top up' valve leaking

Just my 2p worth
HBV was my first check - looks sound :y
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: miggy on 07 February 2008, 21:17:51
Quote
Quote
Quote
Quote
You may recall I have coolant loss from the K series Rover, and a monumental coolant leak from the MV6.

Now, I have done nothing of consequence to fix these, other than try to investigate location/cause.

Both appear to have stopped leaking completely.

 :-/

Have you got any water left in ? ;D
Yup.

Only difference is that it is milder now, rather than the frosty temps at the weekeknd

Rather weird :-?

Who...you. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: Markie on 07 February 2008, 22:20:16
If you had leaks, did nothing and the leaks stop.....they will return  :(
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2008, 22:21:55
Quote
If you had leaks, did nothing and the leaks stop.....they will return  :(
I agree.  But odd how both cars have stopped leaking together.  I don't understand...
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: Markie on 07 February 2008, 22:25:18
Quote
Quote
If you had leaks, did nothing and the leaks stop.....they will return  :(
I agree.  But odd how both cars have stopped leaking together.  I don't understand...

Mind you if you CAN fix cars by simply looking at them.....the mechanical messiah.....you could make a lot of money  ;D


You know what to do, top em up, run em and check daily.... ;)
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2008, 22:27:08
Quote
Quote
Quote
If you had leaks, did nothing and the leaks stop.....they will return  :(
I agree.  But odd how both cars have stopped leaking together.  I don't understand...

Mind you if you CAN fix cars by simply looking at them.....the mechanical messiah.....you could make a lot of money  ;D


You know what to do, top em up, run em and check daily.... ;)
We've been doing that all week, and its not gone down much (Rover also has rad leak, but waiting for a brand new rad to turn up at her work ;))
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: hotel21 on 07 February 2008, 22:35:16
Perhaps a bit of an off the wall answer but, did you use good clean water to top up with or some of the crummy lime riddled stuff thats available in some places down south?  Could be the limescale has clogged a leak?
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2008, 10:17:42
Quote
Perhaps a bit of an off the wall answer but, did you use good clean water to top up with or some of the crummy lime riddled stuff thats available in some places down south?  Could be the limescale has clogged a leak?
It always has the finest that Anglian Water supply - ie, full of chemicals and other rubbish.
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 08 February 2008, 12:32:49
Was it leaking all the time?

All my coolant leaks have been when the engine has just been turned off......then stop as the engine cools.
Strange behaviour.....the only thing i can think of is the coolant temp rises briefly after turning off and therefore has an increase in pressure briefly...my current coolant leak from the rad is doing this.
Title: Re: Coolant - whats going on
Post by: Jimbob on 08 February 2008, 12:45:27
when mine was leaking, it leaked far more on small trips, could only do 2-3 few miler's before needing to refil, could also do 100 odd miles before refil on one long trip