Daeval 0 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 I'm loosing coolant every time I drive. The leak isn't obvious and my local garage suggested changing the head gasget. This would cost a lot and may not even be the problem.Does anyone know a good mechanic or garage with VR6 experience in or near WimbledonSW19? Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 asks fpr sparks on here think hes from around ur way mate Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Loosing coolant could be one of 2 things..either head gasket or heater matrix. Is you pasenger footwell damp? If the answer is no, then it may well be a head gasket issue. Whats the mileage, etc, Link to post Share on other sites
Daeval 0 Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 I havn't noticed any dampness in the footwellMileage is only 36k P reg '96My local garage says to replace head gasket is about 10 hrs work - is that about right? Link to post Share on other sites
spindat45 0 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I live nearby and work in and around your area. I'd be happy to have a look at it for you. Hopefully pinpoint the problem and recommend a good local garage. I've sent you a PM with my number. Kevin Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I live nearby and work in and around your area. I'd be happy to have a look at it for you. Hopefully pinpoint the problem and recommend a good local garage. I've sent you a PM with my number. KevinNice one Kev. Don't you just love this forum :-d Link to post Share on other sites
spindat45 0 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Nice one Kev. Don't you just love this forum :-d Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I live nearby and work in and around your area. I'd be happy to have a look at it for you. Hopefully pinpoint the problem and recommend a good local garage. I've sent you a PM with my number. Kevin...but im not local Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Problem will be rectified next week! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nero1701 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 what was the problem? Link to post Share on other sites
spindat45 0 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I had a look and the thermostat housing appears to be cracked or distorted and leaking. I could see where the antifreeze had leaked onto the power steering pipes underneath. No loss of power, no overheating, no oil in the coolant or vice versa and no white smoke so I can't fathom how a garage suggested changing the head gasket without doing any proper investigation or checks. Once Sparkz has changed the housing we'll know for sure but its not the head gasket causing the coolant loss imho. Engine has only covered a genuine 37,000 miles btw Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nero1701 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 It almost feels as if there are no real mechanics out there man!!!only fitters!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
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