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bridgdav
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Water Woes - Or lack of it.
« on: Jan 14th, 2009, 10:11am » |
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I haven't used the car for over 3 weeks - during which time we've had the big freeze.
I had to use the car yesterday - in a rush didn't do the usual checks etc.
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Few miles down the road - Water light comes on - Slight Burning smell - Temp gauge normal.
Pull over, Engine cuts out. Bonnet up - very hot.
Put a couple of litres of water in, handy bottle in back. Comes straight out of the bottom.Steam, water and some Oil.
From what I have read on here - I think the freeze has popped one of the Core Plugs off. Who knows where or when.
Questions:
Where are the plugs located on the 24V..(access)?
Where can I get some if needed..?
Has anybody had this..?
Can it/they be replaced easily..?
What checks should I do before running again..?
I know I've been an Ar$e, but Hey Ho, too late now.
TIA for advice.
Dave 
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Re: Water Woes - Or lack of it.
« Reply #1 on: Jan 14th, 2009, 4:59pm » |
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There are some pictures on the main site one of which is HERE and HEREwhich MIGHT help there is one round the back of the engine as well, which can be seen in the second link ... !
There are several pictures on that site which might also help .
Bad news it sounds like ... 
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bridgdav
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Re: Water Woes - Or lack of it.
« Reply #2 on: Jan 14th, 2009, 5:28pm » |
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You will never guess - but I found it.. The bung that is..
I haven't had the chance to get the car in the air, but I hope its one of the side ones. Judging by the direction the water flooded out I'd say it was.
Great pics...Thanks - Anyone know what the access is like to the sides..?
At least if I can get that back in and do some sort of pressure test I'll have a better idea what its going to run like.
Fingers crossed - Or it might be terminal.
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Re: Water Woes - Or lack of it.
« Reply #3 on: Jan 14th, 2009, 6:43pm » |
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They are usually a standard item.. You can get some sort of thread lock with which to fit them . fordpartsuk should be able to source them for you .. Trevor Porter is on the ball for spares.
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