Author Topic: Is my head on its way out?  (Read 862 times)

Offline LPG'd Oakie

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Is my head on its way out?
« on: 23 March 2005, 00:33 »
Hi All,

Been loosing coolant from an unknow source for a couple of weeks, and was getting a little worried about the head till the radiator blew through on Monday. I replaced that and all seamed well, but I am still loosing water from somewhere.

I had the AA out to start it the other day and they tested the coolant for hydrocarbons, but found them to be non exisatnt in the coolant, but as I run mostly on LPG i didn't think he would find any.

So, before i ramble any more,

What are the common symptons of a head gasket going or what else could it be to loose water every 3-500 miles?

Offline Gambit

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Re: Is my head on its way out?
« Reply #1 on: 23 March 2005, 09:43 »
did you let the car sit idling (till the fan kicks in) on the drive while checking round for water leaks?

Offline LPG'd Oakie

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Re: Is my head on its way out?
« Reply #2 on: 23 March 2005, 13:15 »
 :embarassed:Errr, not for that long. I'll give it a go..........(Oakie gets his coat)