I gradually changed the entire lot apart from the water pump which was fairly new.
Main culprits were; radiator - like swiss cheese, top and bottom hoses, and the not so obvious; the thermostat seal which had perished away to virtually nothing.
I only found it after I'd changed all the other parts and had put in red antifreeze which left a nice tell tale stain under the thermostat housing! I changed the 'stat as well for good measure although I think the old one was perfectly fine to be honest.
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
cheers mate looks like i found my culprit mines leaking from there a bit where can i get a new seal.also which way round is the thermostat go in as min isnt there.it hasnt got one
cheers mate
dave
You can get the seal from any motor factors or a dealers, they only cost £2 or so.
From memory the 'stat can only fit in one way, so you'll be ok there
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
I must have been very lucky Matt; mine just popped straight out!
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
Make it during the Easter holibobs and I'll make the effort to attend. Assuming I can get permission from the higher-ups, of course. By which I mean my wife.
We can have a 'noisiest 406' tourney, so I can bet on myself and make a stack of money
The man with no car
"Close the door on your way out, and don't forget your monkey."
Creedy wrote:your problem (loseing water but not leaking along with high temps) could be head gasket? any white smoke from exhaust?
no white smoke and it doesnt over heat.the head gasket was replaced two years ago i got reciepts for.i think it is leaking but cant find the leak yet.i think it might be from a blead nipple some where
dave
