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[downsmen]

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.

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

[TheBoy]

You need to locate leak.

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

[downsmen]

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

[TheBoy]

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.

[RobG]

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

[downsmen]

Thanks will have a look in those areas tomorrow.

[Richard A]

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

[Darth Loo-knee]

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.....