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19th December 2009, 17:20 | #1 |
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overheating & water pump
I took my 03 Rover 75 1.8 petrol to garage (18th Dec) because of losing water, was told that I need a new water pump and I booked it in for Tues. I went out in it today, (as I was told short journeys would be ok) at first I noticed that the fan was coming on and I heard a gurgling noise so I pulled over to check then carried on, I only got a little bit further when temperature gauge went over half way up to the top and red light came on. I stopped the car and had to call AA. Any ideas as to what could be happening and if it will have caused any more damage. Thanks
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19th December 2009, 17:41 | #3 |
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So where's the car now? Did the AA tow it home or to the garage? Running the engine after this event isn't worth risking damage that may not have happened. The safest thing would be a tow to the garage so they can check over for HGF, etc. K18s don't like going into the red and once they've been there shouldn't be run without a proper exam and fluids check. Let's hope you got away with it this time.
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Yes, sorry didn't make myself clear, don't drive it until tested.
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Sorry, I should have mentioned that the previous owner had a head gasket fitted 10k ago. The car is at the garage, the engine was only started to get it off the back of the tow truck, it started ok and no red lights came on.
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19th December 2009, 18:00 | #6 |
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I don't think there is any way of knowing which HG has been fitted by looking externally. Even the MLS ones have been known to fail. If it was fitted with the new type then there is a better that reasonable chance that it hasn't gone. The red overheat light would probably not have come on just getting it off the truck. Good luck.
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