the car hasnt been driven on the road since i picked it up only started 3 times to investigate.
im going to flush the radiator through 2day and see how it goes
if that doesnt solve it i will get a new thermostat and fit that
and if all else fails new water pump
now all sorted washed the...
what about the bottom hose it is stone cold
im not 100% if it has boiled over or not
but the bloke i had it off said it cut out on him so i presume it proberly did
i have checked the hoses today and the hose comeing out the bulk head (for the heating) gets very hot but the top hose for the radiator gets slightly warm and the bottom hose stays cold.
would this mean that the thermostat is ######d?
also if it has been driven like this could it have done...
frank
thanks again havent had chance to check yet as the car is parked at my parents. the fan does kick in tho.
i will updata as soon as i have checked
yes the water level is fine and its not blowing smoke
the temprature gage goes in to the red and the bloke who gave it to me said it overheated and cut out on him
is there any common folts with them?
hi thanks for all your help it does have the stop tail bulbs in i have messed around with the bulb holders today and they are now working correctly took it for a drive round the block and it looks like it is over heating does anyone have any ideas what it could be?
hi thank you for your help i am not 100% sure if it has been in a accident as it is a ex driving instructors car what should i check for? could it be a earth? if so where are the earths located
hi i have just been givern a 2001 51 plate micra i believe it is a 1.4 s
the problem is that when you put your foot on the brake pedal the side lights come on aswell (front and back of the car)
when i turn the side lights on the brake lights come on aswell
has any one had this problem? i...