Got a 1.8 diesel 2000ish escort van which approx 75K has been having over heating problems.
Took it into the garage, who have changed the fan switch, and temp sensor, the thermostat was replaced last year, so thats ok (they checked it and the pump).
Had it back off them yesterday, but it was fine driving along but as i hit traffic the temp shot up, as getting up to speed the temp came back down to normal..
Stopped at a mates house and there was coolant dripping out the back of the engine compartment you could here it bubbling over - got it back home and it seemed to be coming from around down by the exhaust area.
It smelt of hot coolant..
Now i couldn't find where the leak was coming from, so took it back into the garage, they have inspected, and said its either something that connects to the exhaust (cant remember exactly what they said - coil/coll?) which was leaking, or its the head gasket.. there was a slight smoking from the back of the engine compartment but again couldn't tell where it was coming from due to being windy.
Do you think it the head gasket? or just a lose/leaky connection?
With them being understaffed, they cant get back onto it till tomorrow.. Im in need of a van for work so having to hire next week.. if you think its terminal, can you give me your opinion, as need to hire a van by lunch time tomorrow for next week..
Took it into the garage, who have changed the fan switch, and temp sensor, the thermostat was replaced last year, so thats ok (they checked it and the pump).
Had it back off them yesterday, but it was fine driving along but as i hit traffic the temp shot up, as getting up to speed the temp came back down to normal..
Stopped at a mates house and there was coolant dripping out the back of the engine compartment you could here it bubbling over - got it back home and it seemed to be coming from around down by the exhaust area.
It smelt of hot coolant..
Now i couldn't find where the leak was coming from, so took it back into the garage, they have inspected, and said its either something that connects to the exhaust (cant remember exactly what they said - coil/coll?) which was leaking, or its the head gasket.. there was a slight smoking from the back of the engine compartment but again couldn't tell where it was coming from due to being windy.
Do you think it the head gasket? or just a lose/leaky connection?
With them being understaffed, they cant get back onto it till tomorrow.. Im in need of a van for work so having to hire next week.. if you think its terminal, can you give me your opinion, as need to hire a van by lunch time tomorrow for next week..