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Old 22nd April 2021, 08:05   #2
SD1too
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Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model.

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Hello Richard and to the club.
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Its just had a new thermostat, water pump and belts ...
You may have an air lock because the garage didn't know the special refilling/bleeding procedure for the V6. Are you DIY minded? You'll need a screwdriver and an 8mm socket or spanner.
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Fan comes on as expected.
We need to be a bit more precise than that Richard! What do you expect it to do?
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I ran the engine with the cap off when up to temp and after a few minutes it now water out like a volcano!
Yes it will. Don't do that. Cooling systems are not designed to operate with the cap removed.
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Garage say maybe the oil cooler?
Only if it's blocked with K-Seal.

Simon

N.B. I've asked the moderators to move your thread to the technical section as it's started life in the V8 forum.
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