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persuer · Posted 02 Nov 2012, 12:02 #1

I have had a problem with the fan had lost low speed, Now fan comes on after a short trip and stops on ages after car switched off. I was using phone earlier so stopped at side of road, Within 5 minutes car temp had maxed out. I checked dipstick and oil looked ok (at the moment). let cool down until normal temp drover about 1/4 mile home and temp started to rise again.

And yes before anybody says I told you so .......... I know I was warned.

Mick · Posted 02 Nov 2012, 12:32 #2

Could be inlet manifold gasket rather than HGF (Head Gasket Failure). Wait for some more expert advice to come on line.

takestock · Posted 02 Nov 2012, 15:41 #3

Doesn't sound good i'm afraid, check the temp with the OBD (On Board Diagnostics). Fan on after ign off is high speed dissipation

If there is no sign of mixing you may be lucky.
Hopefully you check your water level regularly

If not can I suggest daily for a while, we need to know whats going on in there

Oh, and get yer fan fixed........... ( horse bolted and all that )

persuer · Posted 03 Nov 2012, 09:13 #4

Hopefully I am lucky Dave, I have my mechanic coming Monday and I have decided not to drive it until then. I will keep you posted. :cry:

persuer · Posted 05 Nov 2012, 17:50 #5

Mechanic just been and reckons water pump has failed and gasket is fine.

Arctic · Posted 14 Nov 2012, 03:31 #6

Richard.
I have had a fan waiting here at mine for you since the last meet at the nano get the pump sorted out then get the fan put on dont mess your car up for the sake of the fan you have a PM Arctic

persuer · Posted 14 Nov 2012, 16:42 #7

Thanks Steve I have replied.

James.uk · Posted 14 Nov 2012, 17:40 #8

I thought HGfailure was compulsory for 1.8 owners innit...
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