Not a 75 but still need advice/comments

sln8458 · 26th November 2015, 11:35

OK this is about my sons 56 plate 1.4 corsa.

He has only been driving a few months, bought the corsa in june. I got a call Tuesday at work, he was at home. He had been out and on his way home when the hi coolant temp light started to flash & lost all heat. So he drove home, about 1 1/2 miles.

Anyway, I found the leak, small hose on the water pump to throttle body had parted at the plastic adapter on the pump. Found out this is a common problem!!!

This has been replaced with the new 'up-rated' brass adapter, + fresh coolant. Engine appears to be running without any signs of distress, obviously we are monitoring the coolant level, but the question is 'what is the chance of him getting away with it?'

To make matters worse, for me, he starts a new job in December 170miles from home! (Chapel-en-le-Frith

)

SteveN

Rick-sta · 26th November 2015, 11:44

I had a similar problem happen on my Corsa 1.2 SXI with the ecotech engine which I had as my first car. the coolant pipe which connects to the heater matrix popped off whilst I was driving and leaked pretty much all the coolant out. Problem was my engine temperature never went up and it was summer so didn't have the heaters on, so I didn't notice a problem until when I got close to home, pulled up in front of the house and the engine cut out.

Unfortunately for me, this had killed the water pump, as it was firing water out all over the place after that. I Replaced the pump but then found that the head gasket had failed and the exhaust gases were getting into the coolant system causing a lot of pressure to build up in the coolant system, to the point where the engine was jolting badly and the engine management light would come on. This would happen very quickly so I was only getting down the road.

Hopefully your son's engines okay, I would probably take it on a couple of long runs around your local area just to make sure.

sln8458 · 26th November 2015, 12:10

Hi Rick, thanks

We took it out last night on two runs 6 & 7.5 miles with a 2 hour break between (visiting family), also we are planning a run along a stretch of dual carriage way about 25miles in total. The aim is to build some confidence in the lump before the drive north next weekend.

Thanks
SteveN

sln8458 · 26th November 2015, 19:18

Quick update

Just checked and there is a film of oil in the coolant bottle.
So head gasket has failed & I'm expecting the head needs skimming too.

SteveN

Number 6 · 26th November 2015, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by sln8458

Quick update

Just checked and there is a film of oil in the coolant bottle.
So head gasket has failed & I'm expecting the head needs skimming too.

SteveN

So has it LOST any water???did it over heat on the 25 mile run ?Did it perform as normal?

Before you start taking it apart answer the above

sln8458 · 26th November 2015, 19:38

Didn't get to the 25mile run, just a 3 mile (total) trip to local Asda. So in total it has covered 15 miles approx since the repair and coolant replacement.

And yes the coolant level has dropped about 1/2"
Performance appears normal, no signs of further overheating but the corsa only has a hi temp light NO guage.

SteveN

26th November 2015, 11:35	#1
sln8458 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Contemporary SE 2.0 Diesel Auto 2005 Facelift Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 589 Thanks: 90 Thanked 67 Times in 47 Posts	Not a 75 but still need advice/comments OK this is about my sons 56 plate 1.4 corsa. He has only been driving a few months, bought the corsa in june. I got a call Tuesday at work, he was at home. He had been out and on his way home when the hi coolant temp light started to flash & lost all heat. So he drove home, about 1 1/2 miles. Anyway, I found the leak, small hose on the water pump to throttle body had parted at the plastic adapter on the pump. Found out this is a common problem!!! This has been replaced with the new 'up-rated' brass adapter, + fresh coolant. Engine appears to be running without any signs of distress, obviously we are monitoring the coolant level, but the question is 'what is the chance of him getting away with it?' To make matters worse, for me, he starts a new job in December 170miles from home! (Chapel-en-le-Frith ) SteveN __________________ Mods Fitted: Cruise Control; FBH with GSM (was FrenchMike's Remote) & dash button; Rear Blind; In-line Thermostat; wired in front & rear cameras; Mercedes DRL +DRL2; twin horns, twin usb power outlets, digital coolant temperature readout, Real Walnut dash, Walnut & black leather steering wheel, Walnut Handbrake grip, Towbar with full Rover harness. Rear seat cup holders. Wanted: Walnut auto gear stick handle Mods to do: all done , need to come up with some more.

26th November 2015, 11:44	#2
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,534 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	I had a similar problem happen on my Corsa 1.2 SXI with the ecotech engine which I had as my first car. the coolant pipe which connects to the heater matrix popped off whilst I was driving and leaked pretty much all the coolant out. Problem was my engine temperature never went up and it was summer so didn't have the heaters on, so I didn't notice a problem until when I got close to home, pulled up in front of the house and the engine cut out. Unfortunately for me, this had killed the water pump, as it was firing water out all over the place after that. I Replaced the pump but then found that the head gasket had failed and the exhaust gases were getting into the coolant system causing a lot of pressure to build up in the coolant system, to the point where the engine was jolting badly and the engine management light would come on. This would happen very quickly so I was only getting down the road. Hopefully your son's engines okay, I would probably take it on a couple of long runs around your local area just to make sure. __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

26th November 2015, 12:10	#3
sln8458 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Contemporary SE 2.0 Diesel Auto 2005 Facelift Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 589 Thanks: 90 Thanked 67 Times in 47 Posts	Hi Rick, thanks We took it out last night on two runs 6 & 7.5 miles with a 2 hour break between (visiting family), also we are planning a run along a stretch of dual carriage way about 25miles in total. The aim is to build some confidence in the lump before the drive north next weekend. Thanks SteveN __________________ Mods Fitted: Cruise Control; FBH with GSM (was FrenchMike's Remote) & dash button; Rear Blind; In-line Thermostat; wired in front & rear cameras; Mercedes DRL +DRL2; twin horns, twin usb power outlets, digital coolant temperature readout, Real Walnut dash, Walnut & black leather steering wheel, Walnut Handbrake grip, Towbar with full Rover harness. Rear seat cup holders. Wanted: Walnut auto gear stick handle Mods to do: all done , need to come up with some more.

26th November 2015, 19:18	#4
sln8458 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Contemporary SE 2.0 Diesel Auto 2005 Facelift Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 589 Thanks: 90 Thanked 67 Times in 47 Posts	Quick update Just checked and there is a film of oil in the coolant bottle. So head gasket has failed & I'm expecting the head needs skimming too. SteveN __________________ Mods Fitted: Cruise Control; FBH with GSM (was FrenchMike's Remote) & dash button; Rear Blind; In-line Thermostat; wired in front & rear cameras; Mercedes DRL +DRL2; twin horns, twin usb power outlets, digital coolant temperature readout, Real Walnut dash, Walnut & black leather steering wheel, Walnut Handbrake grip, Towbar with full Rover harness. Rear seat cup holders. Wanted: Walnut auto gear stick handle Mods to do: all done , need to come up with some more.

26th November 2015, 19:38	#6
sln8458 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Contemporary SE 2.0 Diesel Auto 2005 Facelift Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 589 Thanks: 90 Thanked 67 Times in 47 Posts	Didn't get to the 25mile run, just a 3 mile (total) trip to local Asda. So in total it has covered 15 miles approx since the repair and coolant replacement. And yes the coolant level has dropped about 1/2" Performance appears normal, no signs of further overheating but the corsa only has a hi temp light NO guage. SteveN __________________ Mods Fitted: Cruise Control; FBH with GSM (was FrenchMike's Remote) & dash button; Rear Blind; In-line Thermostat; wired in front & rear cameras; Mercedes DRL +DRL2; twin horns, twin usb power outlets, digital coolant temperature readout, Real Walnut dash, Walnut & black leather steering wheel, Walnut Handbrake grip, Towbar with full Rover harness. Rear seat cup holders. Wanted: Walnut auto gear stick handle Mods to do: all done , need to come up with some more.