OK, my big ole Pug tends to run a little hot for my liking. so far the elec fan keeps things safe but it's needed after standing around for only a couple of minutes and if I'm bimbling along country roads slowly (cornish roads you see). normal driving speed on bigger roads is fine unless I'm going faster than usual eg 80's and the weather is hot (get's hot here) then the fan is on all the time.
It seems to use coolant at about a 1/4 litre every 2 to 3 months.
Oil is changed regular, I'm not an 'energetic' driver.
Those metal coily things in the radiator don't look to be in the best of health with bits hanging out in a couple of places, could I need a new Radiator? or is the pump on it's last legs? or the thermostat not opening properly?
When the fan comes on if the engine is sat at idle it's cool enough for the fan to go off after a couple of minutes to the fan certainly helps.
Car is a 1990 405 estate n/a diesel.
Running a little warm.
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I had a leaking radiator which only leaked when hot, and even then only slightly. Rarely showed any signs of dripping because the water was evaporating due to the hot rad. Eventually it got worse and was obvious where it was coming from.
That was on a Xantia but I assume the Pug radiators are similar.
That was on a Xantia but I assume the Pug radiators are similar.
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- Posts: 1503
- Joined: 26 Feb 2003, 10:52
- Location: Yorkshire
- My Cars: Current:
Volvo V60 D4 180
Previous:
BX16RS (two of),
BX19TZI,
Xantia 2.0i saloon,
Xantia 2.0 Exclusive CT turbo Break,
Peugeot 807 2.0 HDi 110,
Renault Grand Scenic, 2.0 diesel (150bhp)
C5 X7 2.0 HDi 160 which put me off French cars possibly forever - x 16