Arnie78
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Hi everyone,
Looking for some advice from the VE commodore pros . Ive got a standard VE Commodore 06 Series 1 converted to gas. Ive having an issue with a coolant leak. This only happens when i stopped the engine, a bit of coolant leaks out from the bottom. I top it up about 100ml. Any thoughts to what it might be? Housing maybe? i heard these motors are problematic with the thermostat... However there isn't any warning lights, engine temp has increased below middle, it used to hover above the lower line end however i think the car wasnt getting up to the right temperature. Been looking through the replies to see peoples temps and now it seems pretty normal. No overheating problems at all.
I had an issue with the starter motor and got it replaced, lube mobile mech said you have a small leak coming from the thermostat.
I had it serviced a year ago, mech changed the top radiator hose and a few belts had to do it twice due to that buildup around the end hose top tank it seems to havent totally fixed it either. Its due for the 225000 service.
From your experience if it is the thermostat (inc the hosing and orings) whats the usual labour cost price in Melbourne? I can source the parts from Holden directly through trade.
If i have missed out some information let me know i will fill in the blanks.
Look forward to your replies
Cheers Arnie
Looking for some advice from the VE commodore pros . Ive got a standard VE Commodore 06 Series 1 converted to gas. Ive having an issue with a coolant leak. This only happens when i stopped the engine, a bit of coolant leaks out from the bottom. I top it up about 100ml. Any thoughts to what it might be? Housing maybe? i heard these motors are problematic with the thermostat... However there isn't any warning lights, engine temp has increased below middle, it used to hover above the lower line end however i think the car wasnt getting up to the right temperature. Been looking through the replies to see peoples temps and now it seems pretty normal. No overheating problems at all.
I had an issue with the starter motor and got it replaced, lube mobile mech said you have a small leak coming from the thermostat.
I had it serviced a year ago, mech changed the top radiator hose and a few belts had to do it twice due to that buildup around the end hose top tank it seems to havent totally fixed it either. Its due for the 225000 service.
From your experience if it is the thermostat (inc the hosing and orings) whats the usual labour cost price in Melbourne? I can source the parts from Holden directly through trade.
If i have missed out some information let me know i will fill in the blanks.
Look forward to your replies
Cheers Arnie