saint_stevo Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 (edited) Right, every 6weeks or so this light comes on- but without the writing underneath, i top up my coolant and all is well. I guess somewhere i must have a leak, but there is no signs of one under my car as i am pouring the water/coolant in when i top it up. Worth getting some of that gap plugger stuff and pouring that in? Also, when i put my foot down, it takes a while before anything happens, sort of jerks around a bit with the revs increasing but the car going nowhere. Related? Edited 24 February, 2010 by saint_stevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Partially blown head gasket..? Wait until the engine warms up thoroughly, then get someone to blip the accelerator while you hold your hand or a mirror next to the exhaust. If you get appreciable moisture, that's where your water is going. If it is this, there is a product called Steelseal, It's a US Product, and if it is suitable for the problem you have, and if you adhere to the manufacturer's instructions, it will cure it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somewhere In Northam Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 new gasket will cost a pittance and is a pop to replace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somewhere In Northam Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 (edited) Check/replace EGR valves and/or Oxygen sensor Edited 24 February, 2010 by Somewhere In Northam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 24 February, 2010 Author Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Partially blown head gasket..? Wait until the engine warms up thoroughly, then get someone to blip the accelerator while you hold your hand or a mirror next to the exhaust. If you get appreciable moisture, that's where your water is going. If it is this, there is a product called Steelseal, It's a US Product, and if it is suitable for the problem you have, and if you adhere to the manufacturer's instructions, it will cure it. Cheers, i'm driving to Basingstoke from Southampton tomorrow so will give it a whirl after that, and if so i'll look into Steelseal. Check/replace EGR valves and/or Oxygen sensor The what? How much? What will this do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 24 February, 2010 Share Posted 24 February, 2010 I wonder if SiN has posted on the wrong thread.... That advice sounds more plausible for Jill's problem. s_s, why haven't you got rid of that POS yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 24 February, 2010 Author Share Posted 24 February, 2010 Bought a batchelor pad instead..... I wish i bloody had tho, 25mpg, barely moves in 1st or 2nd cold without me stamping on the bloody accy pedal. Might take advantage of the gvt scrappage scheme, just dont fancy the monthly repayments much atm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 25 February, 2010 Share Posted 25 February, 2010 Right, every 6weeks or so this light comes on- Where do you park your car, it seems extremely cold. Wack a raw egg in the radiator, sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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