Xantia STILL over heating...

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Xantia STILL over heating...

Post by P616VKX »

Right... Fans "Kinda" working... I've got one working at full speed until a new fan rack can be found...

With the fan working full speed, the temperature still fluctuates depending on engine speed, so I'm guessing now there's an airlock somewhere. The heater goes from hot and cold quite a lot too... But cooler as the engine gets warmer.

Is it easy enough to bleed the system on the 16v 1800?

Also, found the BiTron ECU, all connections are sound and clean as a bell.

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Post by Peter.N. »

Hi Stuart

The heater going cold is a sure sign of low water level causing an air lock. I would suggest that the engine is overheating and blowing water out of the overflow or filler cap which could be due to a faulty thermostat or a leaky head gasket. Check the header tank for excessive pressure, watch for bubbles with the engine running.

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For about a tenner, one can have a you-beaut compression tester ex-Fleabay. Be surprised if it can't be onsold here for £5 once finished with.

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Post by dieseldoggy »

Hi not sure where abouts in essex you are but ive a comp tester you could try out or i can borrow one from my friend aswell.mines a gunson one.
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