Vauxhall Vectra overheating

Car: Vauxhall Vectra
Variant: 1.6 gli auto
Model Year: 1996

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

I have checked and replaced clamps but the car keeps overheating.previously it used about a cup of water on 70 km but now it is a litre.it is not in the oil and i cannot see it losing it.the auto box also cools down its oil through the radiator,can there be a leak here.when it stands still and idle it doesnt lose water but when you drive it loses it.can it be a air lock as i previously read from another guy.please help me with some advice.

Posted: Feb 22, 2010 (14 years ago)

leon bekker

Points: 3

have the garage check that the head gasket isnt on its way as losing water like you are doing i would say head gasket but have it checked just for piece of mind

Posted Feb 22, 2010 (14 years ago)

thomkas_cars

Points: 1,056

but there are no water in the oil and i do not get a lot of moisture through the exhaust so where can the water go then.

how can they check just the gasket without taking the motor apart

Posted Feb 22, 2010 (14 years ago)

leon bekker

Points: 3

If you get a pressure test on cooling system , this should show any external leaks . A sniff test ( block test ) wiil tell if head gasket leaking .

Posted Feb 22, 2010 (14 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,688

which is the best place to do this by the opel agents or which other places do you think.

Posted Feb 22, 2010 (14 years ago)

leon bekker

Points: 3

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