Gurgling noise when engine is turned off

[AlpineAddict]

Hi there

I have noticed that when I turn the ignition off, after driving my V5, there is a gurgling noise evident. This can be heard inside th car and sounds like bubbling water/oil... I have lifted the bonnet and the noise is clearly heard form the back of the engine somewhere, almost by the windscreen.

The noise last around 5 mins or so after turning the ignition off?

Any ideas folks? Is this normal, as I swear it never used to do this?

Thx and Happy Xmas folks

[jamie16v]

any other symptoms like overheating or no heat from blowers?..

[dolphinfriendly1012]

There is an auxiliary water pump fitted to the v5 and v6 engines. This comes on when the engine is turned off and continues to circulate the water for 5 - 10 minutes. I suspect what you can hear is the water being pumped around the system as is slowly cools down.

[AlpineAddict]

Hi

No other symptoms at all... no overheating or anything.... Think I will go for the water pump option... thx for this 

[mcgee9t2]

Didn't think you would have been able to hear the water getting pumped around though?

Or I've never heard it when people I know have turned there v5 and 4mo's off?

[dolphinfriendly1012]

Never used to hear mine, its only been during this really cold weather that it has been so noticeable, soon as the pump stops noise stops.

[the_stink]

never heard anything like that with the R32 just the fans would kick in

[mcgee9t2]

does this cooling  system have its own water supply? could be that its leeking water therefore is pumping air and water through making the gurgling noise?

[Wayne]

Normal really, it is the auxiliary water pump 99% sure on that 

[AlpineAddict]

Thx all... I am putting it in for a service in the New Yr so I will get it checked then... Thx again folks