Useing water

[jacko72 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close jacko72]

has anyone had a problem with the v6 useing coolant? i have a new radiator put in.no water leaks anywhere none leaking on the ground have put a new radiator cap on (a repco special) have found a small amount of condensation under the oil cap but would expect this cos the car is outside all nite and has the useal steam on cold starts in the morning. no sighn of a blown head gaskets. i'm thinking about getting a toyota radiator cap????????

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Re: Useing water

Have a leak down test done.. will show where it is going.

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Re: Useing water

Pressure test done have found nothing.

[croozza Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close croozza]

Re: Useing water

It will be the radiator cap, get the Toyota one and you should be fine, you may as well get a new thermistat at the same time from Toyota, they are cheap as too, about $20

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Re: Useing water

Check that your overflow tank doesn't have an air leak on the cap. When the radiator is full, the water expands into the overflow. When the engine cools, it will flow back into the radiator. If there is a leak, air will flow back in instead.

Is the level of the overflow changing each morning? Is it above the cold level to start with when the engine is cold?

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