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• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 97 1.25 Heater only hot when driving 8 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  On Tuesday I noticed my heaters where only blowing cold air then half way home (driven about 5 miles) the temp gauge hit red. Had a look under the bonnet and the coolant was boiling away but not coming out. AA came out 2 hours later and car had cooled down, he followed me home and all was fine. He said the thermostat could have failed to open and get it replaced.
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  Simmer down under 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When I was in Australia I borrowed a turbo-diesel people carrier. This had a device that could be set, if I remember correctly, to run the engine for 10-30...
• Daewoo Nubira (1997 - 2003) - 98 1.6 Location of coolant temp sensor on 1.6 24 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  The Daewoo is showing the classic symptoms of knackered temp sensor -- runs fine when warm, but jumpy when cold. Nudge the gas pedal, and the revs dip...
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - County Court [Small Claims] dilema. 8 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Following an abortive installation of a radiator to my 1997 Peugeot 306 D-Turbo [one owner from new] resulting in the bottom hose becoming detached from the radiator, with subsequent loss of coolant [no overheating at this point, stopped immediatly low coolant warning light appeared ] I summoned my recovery/breakdown service, whose operative securely refixed the bottom hose, but failed to bleed the system, resulting in an an 'emergency' stop a few miles down the road, with engine warning 'stop' light illuminated, and engine fan operating.
• Ford StreetKa (2003 - ) - Overheating warning and erratic fuel gauge 5 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Certainly, there are no signs as mentioned earlier. The car has done 35,000 miles, and has the original coolant in it at the right concentration and the right level in the tank. My best guess is a good old fashioned earthing fault, but with the unusual places electronics are employed in new cars, who knows?
• BMW 316i - customer options. 18 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  So happy with it i paid a deposit and collected the car the follwing day. After 2 weeks of driving the coolant light came on followed by the oil light which were leaking I have been keeping the car topped up with coolant and oil until i could have it checked yesterday. The garage has just told me the head gasket has broken, water pump is leaking, radiator is leaking, and various asscoiated works are required costing £1200 inc labour and VAT.
• Daewoo Matiz Nightmare Update 5 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  What would one suggest to make the seal better.It does look fine. 2. What could i use to clean the rear of the engine hoses with, as they are all stained with brown coolant from a leak from the previous owner. I have a power washer. . So sorry to be so long winded. A BIG thank-you to you all, Happier graham.
• Vw Golf Immobliser (mk 3) 8 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  just put an ahu (tdi ) in my 1974 golf, to replace a failed aaz (td). have sorted loads of issues and I'm now at the stage (home straight hopefully) where I get Control Module Part Number: 028 906 021 BF Component and/or Version: 1.9l R4 EDC 00SG 0804 Software Coding: 00002 Work Shop Code: WSC 01268 Faults Found: 17978 - Engine Start Blocked by Immobilizer P1570 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent 00522 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62) 30-10 - Open or Short to B+ - Intermittent Coolant obvious I've put none in yet!!! But I haven't got an immobilizer, nor do I want one!! It starts for about 1 sec then dies.
• Hot and bothered 5 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Before any suggestions are put forward, here's what I've already tried: New thermostat, new temperature sensor (it's definitely overheating - not electrical), new radiator cap, new radiator, new coolant, new water pump, back flushed engine (no blockages) and bled system for air locks. It's not losing any coolant and there's no water in the oil, or oil in the water. Any thoughts?
• Sloshing water in passenger footwell 6 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  The engine started shuddering when I was stationary e.g. waiting at traffic lights, so I took it to a garage and was told that the head gasket needed replacing urgently & that the coolant was leaking. So I shelled out hundreds of pounds for the head gasket to be fixed, picked up the car tonight, and on the way home could hear the water as much as ever. When I opened the bonnet, I could see that the coolant reservoir had drops of water on the cap and sounded as if it was hissing/bubbling & it was still quite hot about half an hour after I'd parked at home.
• Saxo coolant problems 12 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Has anyone suffered with a rushing water noise when they start up their engine (mine is a 98 Citroen SaxoVTR)? Which becomes louder on applying revs. Is...
• s type jaguar 3ltr v6 - high water usage 16 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, my jag is using vast amounts of water..(there is no water in the oil, as iv checked)...the 'engine coolant low' light keeps coming on, and despite topping up, and checking...cannot find any obvious leaks....Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated, this problemhas been going on for months... Thanks.
• Renault Clio III - Water sloshing noise - water pump change 18 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Hi All, I have just picked my car up following a timing belt and water pump change. When driving home I noticed water sloshing sounds when accelerating. Is this normal when having coolant drained and re-added? Thanks in advance   Kate 
• Peugeot 207 1.4 - Head gasket repair under manufacturer warranty 12 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  The head gasket on my 2010Peugeot 207 1.4 was repaired under manufacturer warranty. The failure caused oil to leak into the cooling system. Now there is oil in the coolant and the reservoir is black and stained. Should the cooling system have been flushed and the reservoir cleaned/changed.? Should the cambelt have been renewed? 
• Ford Focus - Replacing thermostat housing on focus 9 May 2011 (Forum)
  My car leaks engine coolant and a garage has told me the thermostat housing needs replacing. I've heard its a common problem on the focus. Cost is £163 (£105 is for the part, rest is labour and antifreeze). Seems expensive to me but this price is also quoted by other garages.
• Ford Fiesta - Fiesta Heater 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  I have a Fiesta whose heater stopped working and only blew cold air. I changed the coolant valve and now it will not switch off- blows hot all the time. I checked the power at the valve end with the ignition on and the contol fully on and it registerd 12v, the same as when the control is in the closed position.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1999 1.25 Heating Issue 11 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  If i turn the fan off and leave it for a few minutes, then start the fan up again... warm air blows out for a short time, then goes cold. This can be repeated. Heater control valve? Thanks, Details: T reg 1.25 engine, coolant level is fine.
• Nissan Primera (1990 - 1996) - 1995 1.6LX replace thermostat - hard work ! 6 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Does the process of disconnecting & reconnecting the hose require the services of a contortionist? A wasted day, bad back and leaking coolant... Does anyone have any tips for phase II tomorrow? Nick.
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 97 1.9TD - oil in cooling system 28 May 2008 (Forum)
  My Xantia 1.9TD (1997) has suddenly pumped the contents of the sump into the cooling system such that black oil has erupted through the coolant filler cap (filler cap screwed fully in place)and is now dripping everywhere. Is this likely to be a cylinder head gasket blow or are there other possibilities? Philippio
• Servicing. Rover 420 SLDi 27 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Rover 420 SLDi. I had the coolant and brake fluid replaced yesterday for £37.50. ATS carried out the work. Their staff proved friendly and helpful. Well recommended. Two weeks ago they replaced the engine oil and filter, using Helix 10/40 & a Cooper filter for £22.99.