Engine cooked
Thanks for all your replies.
This is the 3rd time I have tried to send this so hope it works, other 2 times just lost message so have rewritten.
The garage is not adding anything to the engine. The reason he suggested an additive was because I was going to scrap the car as it would be a too expensive repair re-gasketing.
He is going to have another look for the water leak especially around the oil cooler as that was where it was before and it was found to be the radiator leaking and the oil cooler area dry. He also mentioned the 'EGR' ?
He had carried out a 'DYE' test on the radiator and there is evidence of co2 in the coolant and that is why he said at least one head gasket has gone.
Plus it has creamy oil on the dip stick now where as before it was just creamy on the oil filler cap.
The belts, thermostat and water pump were replaced approx. 3/4 years ago.
I did carry out a 'demist test' and the fan ran very fast and it has the gold resistor fitted, this was prior to the replacement radiator.
When the radiator was replaced 19/7/2019 the car ran sweet, the temp 84-93degC and the air conditioning was cooler. But after a week the engine temperature fluctuated between 94-111deg C which I feel was due and always has been to overtaking and the pressure built up with consequent coolant loss. Never any water in the 'V'. Nor around the radiator.
My problem is I am not aware of a Rover specialist in this area so I have to rely on my garage whom I may add has always been very helpful thorough and reasonable.
So shall await word from garage mon/tues next.
Many thanks
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