trav27
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Hey guys,
While stopped at the lights [most of the time], the temp gauge will rise and the 'hot' chime goes off, while this is happening the heater will stop and blow cold air. Usually this will last for about 15-20s at most, then the heat kicks in and then temp goes down. Within the past 5 months, the radiator and water pump have been replaced. Ive bled it out several times this week, changed the thermostat, radiator cap and temp sensor. Before driving back from Taree to Sydney today, i bled it out once again. And it was running perfectly till i reached Gosford. And that's where the temp was going crazy till i reached home,didn't overheat though. Same deal on the way up to Taree as well.
This brings me to my next question, how does the system build up air? Considering it was perfect for about 3 1/2 - 4hrs worth of driving. The bottom radiator hose looks a little brittle, could that be the cause? I should also add that the hoses haven't swelled up or anything like that.
Last Monday it did actually overheat, and since then on occation she struggles to start, i have to put my foot on the accelrator as well. My guess is the spark plugs? Ive been meaning to remove them and check for water. On top of that, i have noticed a slight rainbow tingle to the water. So I'm hoping its not the head gasket!
Something ive noticed while bleeding it, its usually only loses about 1-2L of water [evaporated?] and there is air in it every time.
Any help/ideas would be greatly appreciated! It stressing me out! lol
While stopped at the lights [most of the time], the temp gauge will rise and the 'hot' chime goes off, while this is happening the heater will stop and blow cold air. Usually this will last for about 15-20s at most, then the heat kicks in and then temp goes down. Within the past 5 months, the radiator and water pump have been replaced. Ive bled it out several times this week, changed the thermostat, radiator cap and temp sensor. Before driving back from Taree to Sydney today, i bled it out once again. And it was running perfectly till i reached Gosford. And that's where the temp was going crazy till i reached home,didn't overheat though. Same deal on the way up to Taree as well.
This brings me to my next question, how does the system build up air? Considering it was perfect for about 3 1/2 - 4hrs worth of driving. The bottom radiator hose looks a little brittle, could that be the cause? I should also add that the hoses haven't swelled up or anything like that.
Last Monday it did actually overheat, and since then on occation she struggles to start, i have to put my foot on the accelrator as well. My guess is the spark plugs? Ive been meaning to remove them and check for water. On top of that, i have noticed a slight rainbow tingle to the water. So I'm hoping its not the head gasket!
Something ive noticed while bleeding it, its usually only loses about 1-2L of water [evaporated?] and there is air in it every time.
Any help/ideas would be greatly appreciated! It stressing me out! lol