Where is the water going

[Craig54]

I have a vx and it seems to be going through a lot of water.
It runs on gas and the oil is still clear after 8K and there is no white stuff under the filler cap so its not a head or a head gasket.
Any ideas.

 

[scbh81]

do a presssure test and check all the hose fittings? Check the resevior to check there is no leaks... Check the radiator for leaks...

 

[Ripcell]

if its not leaking it externally then my guess is inlet manifold gaskit

 

[strgas]

check the vapour line for signs of water entering the engine thru the gas system

 

[mastadd]

check that the Actual mixer isnt leaking,

 

[banga]

check your heater tap, and your radiator tanks for cracks around the brackets that hold the fan setup , use a torch and look for stains

 

[Craig54]

thanks I will have anothe look its gotta be going somewhere

 

[Dayvo]

Have a look under the bonnet at your heater tap . They get brittle with age , happened to mine it was using heaps of water and i grabbed the heater tap and gave it a gentle pull and it snapped off .

 

[VTvoodoo]

also check water pump, mine went, started losing small amounts , it would just vaporise, then it finally went, and then u could see the fluid running down front of engine

 

[alby1976]

Had a similar problem, VR V6 on gas, turned out it needed a new radiator cap, even though the one on it looked in good condition.