2004 ZT 1.8T, Hose connector & coolant loss - Page 2

selwonk · 19th November 2006, 13:07

I too had a faulty top hose. It took a month to get a new one in which time the coolant level was fine but I suffered HGF. This is on an MY04 with 30K on the clock

Christopher · 17th December 2006, 14:16

The attached is where I think I am getting a tiny tiny loss (less than a teaspoon full) when the engine is going full tilt - i.e. under pressure. It is the 'seam' where the plastic overflow bottle is put together ...

I think I am going to get it changed, but need to get the whole system emptied etc by a professional etc... do you think it is worth it?? I haven't lost more than half a teacup (less probably) in the 18 months I've driven R70 ...

Phil · 17th December 2006, 17:43

Are you certain it isn't the cap?

Christopher · 17th December 2006, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil

Are you certain it isn't the cap?

Yes, I've changed the cap and the clips on the hose too ...

Ken · 17th December 2006, 18:35

Tell you what I will do Christopher, I need a nice little runabout so will take the whole thing off your hands and swap my Metro for your car. Ok Metro's not great but it would stop you worrying about your water leak :lol:

I know I am doing you a favour but don't feel guilty I could use your car for spares for mine so everyones happy.

ps get rid of that old boot plinth before I pick it up.

Ken

Christopher · 17th December 2006, 18:46

I almost choked on my beer Ken then ... it is all jealousy of course, my beloved R70 is going no-where ... and to think you drive a silver car too ... I don't know, you think you know someone!!

Ken · 17th December 2006, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher

I almost choked on my beer Ken then ... it is all jealousy of course, my beloved R70 is going no-where ... and to think you drive a silver car too ... I don't know, you think you know someone!!

You forget................I am getting your car bit by bit...................already got the wheels and tyres

GreyGhost · 17th December 2006, 18:51

It's always the quiet ones you have to watch Chris

Lates · 17th December 2006, 21:59

The overflow wont be present on a later spec 75, it was on the early models with the balck expansion tank which had this "facility"

17th December 2006, 14:16	#12
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	The attached is where I think I am getting a tiny tiny loss (less than a teaspoon full) when the engine is going full tilt - i.e. under pressure. It is the 'seam' where the plastic overflow bottle is put together ... I think I am going to get it changed, but need to get the whole system emptied etc by a professional etc... do you think it is worth it?? I haven't lost more than half a teacup (less probably) in the 18 months I've driven R70 ... __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

17th December 2006, 17:43	#13
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Are you certain it isn't the cap? __________________

17th December 2006, 18:46	#16
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	I almost choked on my beer Ken then ... it is all jealousy of course, my beloved R70 is going no-where ... and to think you drive a silver car too ... I don't know, you think you know someone!! __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

19th November 2006, 13:07	#11
selwonk Newbie MG ZT-T+ 1.8T Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I too had a faulty top hose. It took a month to get a new one in which time the coolant level was fine but I suffered HGF. This is on an MY04 with 30K on the clock

17th December 2006, 18:35	#15
Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	Tell you what I will do Christopher, I need a nice little runabout so will take the whole thing off your hands and swap my Metro for your car. Ok Metro's not great but it would stop you worrying about your water leak :lol: I know I am doing you a favour but don't feel guilty I could use your car for spares for mine so everyones happy. ps get rid of that old boot plinth before I pick it up. Ken

17th December 2006, 18:51	#18
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	It's always the quiet ones you have to watch Chris

17th December 2006, 21:59	#19
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	The overflow wont be present on a later spec 75, it was on the early models with the balck expansion tank which had this "facility"