Mot aborted.

shasbat3 · 23rd June 2014, 22:35

Hi all, well, put the zt-t in for mot today the tester had just completed the emissions test, which the car passed and then he came over to me and said he had to abort the test because the car has a coolant leak. As he reversed the car out of the workshop coolant was pouring out from just behind the radiator somewhere. I haven't yet investigated further but it would seem that maybe a hose has let go. Something else to,add to the list of things to do. Our cars certainly don't want us to get bored do they.

Jules · 23rd June 2014, 22:49

MOT tests by their nature put the cooling system through it's paces as engines are left running for 10-15 mins while stationary.

First check I would do is test whether radiator cooling fan is operating?

Simple DIY Test
Select DEMIST and front fan should run straight away on Low speed (even with a cold engine)

shasbat3 · 23rd June 2014, 22:52

Thanks Jules. Planning to begin investigations tomorrow after work. Alan.

Jules · 23rd June 2014, 23:12

Well you know where to come to if needed !

Brand new cooling kits here @ £139
2 speed with gold resistor
12 month guarantee

Jules

23rd June 2014, 22:35	#1
shasbat3 Gets stuck in Jaguar S type. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Reading Posts: 706 Thanks: 730 Thanked 197 Times in 155 Posts	Mot aborted. Hi all, well, put the zt-t in for mot today the tester had just completed the emissions test, which the car passed and then he came over to me and said he had to abort the test because the car has a coolant leak. As he reversed the car out of the workshop coolant was pouring out from just behind the radiator somewhere. I haven't yet investigated further but it would seem that maybe a hose has let go. Something else to,add to the list of things to do. Our cars certainly don't want us to get bored do they.

23rd June 2014, 22:49	#2
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	MOT tests by their nature put the cooling system through it's paces as engines are left running for 10-15 mins while stationary. First check I would do is test whether radiator cooling fan is operating? Simple DIY Test Select DEMIST and front fan should run straight away on Low speed (even with a cold engine) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

23rd June 2014, 23:12	#4
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Well you know where to come to if needed ! Brand new cooling kits here @ £139 2 speed with gold resistor 12 month guarantee Jules __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

23rd June 2014, 22:52	#3
shasbat3 Gets stuck in Jaguar S type. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Reading Posts: 706 Thanks: 730 Thanked 197 Times in 155 Posts	Thanks Jules. Planning to begin investigations tomorrow after work. Alan.