Dont think its using coolant as I havnt had it running too long but seems ok. As is the oil which seems ok too. No overheating by the gauge but the water boils when the header tank cap is left off.
Thanks for all the replies in response to my last post about white smoke, since my last post I have redone the head gasket and had the head pressure tested and skimmed. New water pump and thermostat fitted. Full head set fitted and is still the same. The temp gauge and heaters are normal and the...
Never had it skimmed, i used to be a rover tech years ago and im a bit rusty with the old spanners... The white smoke comming out of this car is worse than I have ever seen before... its not just a bit is more like thick clouds once up to temperature... was gonna fit an engine but it seems the...
Thanks for replys, did the head gasket and and its still the same. Checked with digital temp read out and the water temp gets to 100 0c and the water starts boiling then the steam starts. Had a few different opinions and ended up just putting engine in.
does anybody have a .pdf on changing head gasket on 1.6 A4 2002 model. Started to do the job but starting to get stuck. Is it easier to disconnect the inlet manifold with everything still connected or leave the manifold conected to the head? Also need head bolt torque setting. Thanks....
Hi all, I have a 2002 A4 with the 1.6 8 valve petol engine. The car runs at normal temp by the gauge and the heaters blow hot as they should but it seems the water is not circulating as the water in the header tank is stone cold as is the bottom hose. The car warns up very fast and after 5 min...
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