radiator problem

[yorker]

Right I have a radiator problem, I keep needing to top up my standard vrt radiator every so often, will it be leaking from my radiator or the pipes? I can’t see any water coming from anywhere.

Anyone has any idea where the problem is?

[stompin-sarah]

exactly how much are you having to top it up?

[yorker]

it get down below the low mark in about 14 days

[stompin-sarah]

hmm? i had this problem but mine was only gettin to just abouve the minimum mark so it was ok.....

however if you cant see a leak and you are loosing quite a bit of water it could be the headgasket?? mines currently in the garage having mine done :(

have you checked the oil filler cap and the coolant filler cap for a creamy residue?

[yorker]

will have cheak that later. cheers

[stompin-sarah]

no problem :)

[Stevo123]

Also check radiator cap, pipes and bleed points. If the caps rubber seal is perished then it will be allowing pressure, and therefor coolant to escape from the system.

[yorker]

Right just been out in-between the rain, checked the oil filler cap and the coolant filler cap for a creamy residue and there was none and all the pipes look fine, also there was no oily mess on the alternator.

I filled it back up yesterday and I haven’t gone far since then, and it has not lost any water, I normal drive it round for about two week and the gauge is always at ½, then when I come to drive I notice it gone up to ¾ that when I top it up, it has never been on the red light.

I don’t think it the headgasket tbh.

[stompin-sarah]

it could just be a thirsty car then lol :)

but as i said b4 i have to fill mine up every so often as mine drops to just over the minimum line.... so it might just be how the car runs??

[Claireeyy]

nah i dont think so be mad if it was. you would need to stop and fill it up on long jorneys. lol

[yorker]

alright thanks for your help :y:

[woody813]

may just be very minor rad leak when pressure is high... if your that worried, pick some radweld up for a few quid and follow the instrctions :)

[yorker]

i was thinking of doing that but i might just get a nissens radiator as they are better then a standard vrt radiator.

[adamleese]

ring me if you interested in my nissens mate ill fit it for your as well £35 im only down the road from you 07519657700 adam.

[BobC]

Hi, try changing the thermostat.