I would hazzard a guess to say thermostat, also check the housing to ensure that there aren't any cracks and that the coolant hose is in good condition. If you havent got G12 in your hoses can disintegrate slowly.
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hi yeah iv taken them il get them uploded tonight sorry i looked for the thread but i couldn't find it
thely be on about 4 30 tonight
Thank you
this is the area next around the senser its just right of the air box on mine
in this one you can see the green senser
and please don't laugh at my baby engine
in this one you can see the green senser
and please don't laugh at my baby engine
Hey finally got round to changing coolant today but cant find the plug to drain the radiator any pointers?
On the leon at the bottom near side corner of the radiator there is a 'tap'. just turn it and it will drain out.
Id imagine the ibiza is the same.
Just look for the pipe connected to the bottom of the radiator, it will be on that pipe immediately as it comes off the radiator.
(just think the lowest part of the coolant system)
You need to get any undertray off, then get under the car to get access.
Id imagine the ibiza is the same.
Just look for the pipe connected to the bottom of the radiator, it will be on that pipe immediately as it comes off the radiator.
(just think the lowest part of the coolant system)
You need to get any undertray off, then get under the car to get access.
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No luck, i got a second opinion in case i was being blind, ended up breaking the clip and pulling the hose at the bottom off and replacing the clip
On the up side it was the temp sensor pictured above and everything seems to be sorted so thank you everyone!
also 10 screws and 2 bolts to change the air filters is a excessive i think lol
On the up side it was the temp sensor pictured above and everything seems to be sorted so thank you everyone!
also 10 screws and 2 bolts to change the air filters is a excessive i think lol
Aye, it takes a few minutes to change these elements - but the screws are numbered - or is that in the 6L.
Going back to the engine pictures, the only thing I noticed was the lack of rusty parts - not like my daughter's 2001 Chill at all!
Going back to the engine pictures, the only thing I noticed was the lack of rusty parts - not like my daughter's 2001 Chill at all!
its not rust mate its just dirty and i took it in low light thats why it looks worse should be getting a clean this week though
its not rust mate its just dirty and i took it in low light thats why it looks worse should be getting a clean this week though
No, you missed the point, its my daughter's 2001 Chill that has the rust - you seemed to have avoided that problem - or she does not know how to get her BF to keep it clean!
sorry i didn't read it rite been a long day lol id make hiw get the wire brush and brasso out then and get cracked on
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I'm flushing the system today, I have 5 litres of G12, If I want a 50/50 mix how many litres of coolant/antifreeze should I fill the system with before adding water?
I've always used de-ironised water, Being Christmas I cant get any today.. Can tap water be used?
I've always used de-ironised water, Being Christmas I cant get any today.. Can tap water be used?
easiest way is to mix it BEFORE putting it in the car.
1.8T on the leon needs around 4 litres, but can be up to 5 depending on how well its drained.
As getting the mixture right is important, id stick with mixing before filling.
Use an old squash bottle or something.
You will likely use 2-3 bottles of G12.
Tap water is usually ok. up to you, if you are in no hurry and want piece of mind wait. (although i appreciate you may have done this change already)
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