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Coolant issue, possible HBV?
« on: 16 July 2010, 13:22:39 »
I bought a 2003 '52' Omega 2.6 Elite manual two nights ago, when I looked at the vehicle, the coolant level was a bit low but not too bad.
Just came back from a 30 mile trip, and whiltst driving I thought I could smell coolant so thought it best to check the coolant level, the expansion tank was empty. After letting it cool down for a bit, I slowly opened the tank cap and released some of the pressure, the coolant level rose a bit to 1/4 of the tanks capacity.
When driving the temp is perfect, doesn't overheat at all. Checked the oil, no mayo on the dipstick, not even on the filler neck, but knew this was unlikely anyway to find mayo on the dipstick
Before I stopped driving I did think it could be a possible HBV issue, so I put the heater on, and not much seemed to happen.
The engine is still too warm for me to be poking about in it currently, but I've never had a HBV issue with any previous Omega's. I seem to recall it's at the back of the engine on the N/S? How difficult is it to do?
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Re: Coolant issue, possible HBV?
« Reply #1 on: 16 July 2010, 13:28:01 »
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Re: Coolant issue, possible HBV?
« Reply #2 on: 16 July 2010, 13:35:28 »
bring it tomorrow, we can try to see if there are any leaks...

top coolant up with 50:50 vx red mix :)
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Re: Coolant issue, possible HBV?
« Reply #3 on: 16 July 2010, 13:43:14 »
Thanks Amego52, I should have done a search first befdore psting really, thank you for posting the link for the guide, it's a very good comprehensive guide.

Thanks TB, and there was me saying yesterday...I've never had a HBV issue with any Omega before...sods law  ;D
I'll get some more coolant  :y
I think Simon's breaking a 2.6, so I'll get the HBV from him as a temporary fix as I need this Omega to go to Wales in on Sunday.
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Re: Coolant issue, possible HBV?
« Reply #4 on: 16 July 2010, 13:46:30 »
I may have a 2nd hand one off Golden Nugget in the garage that you can have (need to check if still have it).  But I would strongly urge not to bother with 2nd hand, only £30 new, and often stocked by dealers...
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Re: Coolant issue, possible HBV?
« Reply #5 on: 16 July 2010, 15:15:09 »
I have found the one from the Golden Nugget, so if you are really desperate....
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Re: Coolant issue, possible HBV?
« Reply #6 on: 16 July 2010, 15:19:18 »
Just got back from my dealer, and they had one in stock. Thank you TB, I actually did think there would be no way they'd have one it stock, but thankfully they did. Also bought 5 ltrs of nice new coolant.
So, all sorted now...thanks TB  :y
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