Vauxhall Corsa overheating & water disappearing

Car: Vauxhall Corsa
Variant: manual 1.2ls
Model Year: 1993
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
After driving in the rain, about 5 miles with the Heater on full power, the engine started to overheat. When I stopped and checked the water bottle it was empty. Refilled and drove again and then the water was boiling making a popping sound like a kettle. Temperature went up high. Stopped and checked for leaks but couldnt see any, the water bottle was empty again. Exhaust also smokey not sure if connected. If anyone can help would most appreciate and any estimate of repairs that I will end up paying at garage! thanks very much,
Posted: Mar 23, 2008 (16 years ago)
Sounds like it could be a gasket problem. White steamy smoke out the exhaust would indicate that. Hope this helps
Posted Mar 24, 2008 (16 years ago)
this with out adoudt the head gasket gone to replace you will be looking around £180 mark via garage hope this helps

Posted Mar 25, 2008 (16 years ago)

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