Heater tap = Overheating?

[Dan_VX_Spac]

My mechanic told me that my heater tap was corroded and that i needed a new one.
While driving my car i realised that my car was overheating all the way to "RED"!!!. Was it overheating because i need a new heater tap? Or could it be more serious.

[accentstencil]

My mechanic told me that my heater tap was corroded and that i needed a new one.
While driving my car i realised that my car was overheating all the way to "RED"!!!. Was it overheating because i need a new heater tap? Or could it be more serious.

It's probably due to lack of coolant dut to the leaking heater tap.

[redvtsss]

Most prob coolant loss id try a new tap they are cheap enough but if you are a real tight ass you can just put a bit of straight through pipe where the tap is and see if she runs cooler!!!!

[Dan_VX_Spac]

Yeah i was going to get a new one. All new coolant was put in. I was drivin it home from the mechanics and it just started over heating which confused me

[accentstencil]

Yeah i was going to get a new one. All new coolant was put in. I was drivin it home from the mechanics and it just started over heating which confused me

Did he bleed the system when you put new coolant in?

[Dan_VX_Spac]

I wouldnt have a clue. My brother is a mechanic and is goin to replace the heater tap and do it all properly tomorrow

[accentstencil]

My guess is that the mechanic did not bleed the air out of the system and that can cause overheating.