wolliver 1 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 hey all, car over heated a while ago and got a crak in the radiator so i replaced it, but it is still gettin really hot, like the needle in on the gauge climbs really fast and chills in the red. wats going on? any ideas? thanx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 hey all, car over heated a while ago and got a crak in the radiator so i replaced it, but it is still gettin really hot, like the needle in on the gauge climbs really fast and chills in the red. wats going on? any ideas? thanx Hey i had this problem right on new years eve while i was trying to head over to the mount. Turned out to be my water pump, and 280$ later its all fixed so could be that? cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Did you use the bleed valve when filling the coolant etc? Could have a vapor/air lock in the system. Had this happen before.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolliver 1 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Did you use the bleed valve when filling the coolant etc? Could have a vapor/air lock in the system. Had this happen before.. lol sorry, but bleed valve?am a bit of a n00b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 gimme 20 mins, ill get a pic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) Obviously you need professional help as a self confessed noob... I suggest you seek professional help before this turns disasterous for you BTW: Your car is overheating... because its getting to friggen hot because of a cooling system problem Edited March 11, 2009 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) This may help And yea, what Glenn said.. Edited March 11, 2009 by ED1RTY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolliver 1 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Obviously you need professional help as a self confessed noob... I suggest you seek professional help before this turns disasterous for you BTW: Your car is overheating... because its getting to friggen hot because of a cooling system problem ok glenn, how much will it cost for me to just bring it for u to hav a look? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 I dont charge to give advice or have a look. I charge for the work I do. BTW: For all who are looking at this...... I actually pay a monthly fee to sponsor on here... to give you guys free advice ??? I pay to help you ?? go figure... and I offer discounts to members ?? Why ?? However.. I do enjoy what I do on here helping people to do the right thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 I pay to help you ?? go figure... and I offer discounts to members ?? Why ?? Cos you are a bloody good Uncle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Cos you are a bloody good Uncle Lost my memory... are you a niece or a nephew ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolliver 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2009 just thought id let u knw.... it was the thermostat that was causing it to over heat, it was stuffed, a bit on it had snapped in half Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 13, 2009 All good then...hope it wasnt too painful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolliver 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2009 All good then...hope it wasnt too painful just stressful lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
