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Wheres it going?

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 12:39 pm
by Kevitara
Coolant that is...

My '06 DDIS GV is losing coolant from somewhere. I need to top up the header tank from min to max every 4-500 miles, say 1/2 litre.

Theres no coolant in the oil. I cannot see any leaks from the radiator or hoses. No sign of dripping anywhere, no steam from exhaust...

Engine is running fine and no overheating. Interior of car not steaming up, no smells. No drips in footwell...

So where is it going?

Any suggestions please

K :hmm:

Re: Wheres it going?

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:23 pm
by SherwoodNash
Check your rad cap seals next.

Re: Wheres it going?

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 2:27 pm
by Kevitara
The seal is on the pressurised header/expansion tank and it looks ok too with no obvious signs of leak, same as the radiator drain point.

Thanks for suggestion though

K

Re: Wheres it going?

Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 10:29 am
by zook123
Do you have an overflow on the expansion tank, like the Jimny's?

Re: Wheres it going?

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 11:39 am
by Kevitara
zook123 wrote:Do you have an overflow on the expansion tank, like the Jimny's?
Dont know about Jimny setup but mine has a lower pipe which goes to the bottom of radiator and a top pipe above the max level which goes to the top radiator hose. The cap is a pressure cap so the header must be pressurised when the thermostat is open. Theres no sign of the cap or pipes leaking...

:hmm:

K