Coolant loss

Allegroboi · 21st August 2008, 13:23

AAAAHHH!!! 2001 75 1.8 Club SE

I had the head gasket changed about 10,000 miles ago and since then no problems until now.

When it was replaced it was with the Land Rover one, metal screws, oil rail and the water pump and thermostat were also changed.

Since having done I have still regularly checked my levels and as i say they been fine until now.

It is loosing about 3/4 pint of fluid a day (significant in my eyes). There is no evidence of mayo in the header tank or oil filler. There is sometimes the smell of hot coolant when I have stopped and got out of the car, but no visible signs of water leeking.

I am tending to think that it is a leak rather than another gasket.

Not sure if this is relevant or not, but when the car is first started in the morning you can hear fluid moving around, this only happens on the first start up of the day.

Plenum drains are clear.

Any advice or suggestions greatly recieved

Ian

21st August 2008, 13:23	#1
Allegroboi Posted a thing or two 2.0 CDTi Tourer Connie SE auto Royal Blue/Dorchester red connie V6 with Aubergine interior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Farnborough Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 64 Thanked 33 Times in 17 Posts	Coolant loss AAAAHHH!!! 2001 75 1.8 Club SE I had the head gasket changed about 10,000 miles ago and since then no problems until now. When it was replaced it was with the Land Rover one, metal screws, oil rail and the water pump and thermostat were also changed. Since having done I have still regularly checked my levels and as i say they been fine until now. It is loosing about 3/4 pint of fluid a day (significant in my eyes). There is no evidence of mayo in the header tank or oil filler. There is sometimes the smell of hot coolant when I have stopped and got out of the car, but no visible signs of water leeking. I am tending to think that it is a leak rather than another gasket. Not sure if this is relevant or not, but when the car is first started in the morning you can hear fluid moving around, this only happens on the first start up of the day. Plenum drains are clear. Any advice or suggestions greatly recieved Ian