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CarGuru > Open discussion > Re: heating problem...ooops! 15 April 2005 03:31:08

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Re: heating problem...ooops!

Steve R. 15 April 2005 03:31:08
 
"Steve R." <ud233@victoria.tc.­ca> wrote in message
news:425db165@news.­victoria.tc.ca...> Check the dip stick. If there is coolant in the oil it will be obvious! > With the engine cold, remove the spark plugs. Look for moisture and > coolant on them. Either symptom indicates a burn through on the head > gasket. I had the same problem with a MKIX many years ago.

That should have read MKX.

If, on disassembly, you find a> burned path in the head gasket, check the cylinder head for warpage.>
Steve R.>
"Vassie Naicker" <vassien@mweb.co.za­> wrote in message > news:KfednSFHE8gDxs­DfRVn-3g@is.co.za...­>> My 1970 XJ6 has developed a heating problem. For some time now the heat >> gauge rose up to 75% when the car is driven, but now when I switch off >> the motor a lot water steams out of the reservoir. There is no radiator >> cap, this area appears to be sealed by the previous owner. The reservoir >> has just a plastic cap (no pressure release). The car is mostly driven >> for 30 minutes weekly and now when it is used for 60 minutes or so, there >> seems to be a problem. Any advice on on checking the water pump or oil >> dip-stick for certain signs and the radiator?>>
Thanx in advance!>> Vassie>>


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