Citroen Xsara engine overheating
Variant: 1.4
Model Year: 2000
Categories:
Engine & Drivetrain
After driving the car for a mile or so the temperature gauge goes to red. The radiator and top hose are cold. I assumed the thermostat was the problem, but changing has made no difference. What next? I'm thinking maybe temperature sensor or impeller. Any suggestions?
Posted: Sep 7, 2010 (14 years ago)
get a sniff test done to check the headgasket isnt blown
Posted Sep 7, 2010 (14 years ago)
If the head gasket had blown wouldn't it shown in the oil?
Posted Sep 7, 2010 (14 years ago)
Depends where gasket is blown if it mixes with oil or not .
Posted Sep 7, 2010 (14 years ago)
Would any dealership - Ford for instance - be able to do it? Any idea on cost?
Posted Sep 7, 2010 (14 years ago)
Any garage with the test kit can do it , simple test . Have you tried bleeding cooling system ?
Posted Sep 7, 2010 (14 years ago)
No, not tried to bleed system - not sure where all bleeds are. One at hose to top of radiator. System not touched prior to problem occurring so is it likely that there could be air in the system?
Posted Sep 7, 2010 (14 years ago)
Every possibility ater changing thermostat there could be air in system. Worth a try and wont cost you anything to do .
Posted Sep 7, 2010 (14 years ago)
okay, thanks guys. I'll try bleeding the system first, and if that fails I'll get the sniff test done.
Posted Sep 7, 2010 (14 years ago)
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