Advice please

brassbigal · 19th July 2015, 16:16

Hi. I have an MG ZT, engine: V6 24 valve quad cam and it is losing quite a lot of water, although not overheating, and every time I drive it the fan comes on! Any advice on what the problem could be would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance, Alan p.s. It is a 2003 model

T-Cut · 19th July 2015, 17:15

Look under the engine cover for a puddle. If so that's the thermostat housing doing it's thing. It's about as common as a rainy day.

TC

brassbigal · 19th July 2015, 18:15

I've had a look under the cover and it looks like it's been leaking from the housing, it's like a limescale built up round the housing. I ran the car for half an hour or so but couldn't see anything leaking out of it, although it looks like it has been leaking from there. Is this a quick fix, easy to do, expensive? As I haven't a clue, thank you.

SD1too · 19th July 2015, 18:28

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Originally Posted by brassbigal

I'Is this a quick fix, easy to do, expensive? As I haven't a clue, thank you.

I'm afraid Alan that it isn't quick or easy and is expensive if you pay a garage because there's a lot of dismantling to do to gain access to the thermostat housing.

But on the other hand it's a lot cheaper than owning a fashionable German SUV.

Simon

andy willi · 19th July 2015, 18:30

just call me

andy

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brassbigal Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 22 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Losing Water! Hi. I have an MG ZT, engine: V6 24 valve quad cam and it is losing quite a lot of water, although not overheating, and every time I drive it the fan comes on! Any advice on what the problem could be would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance, Alan p.s. It is a 2003 model Last edited by brassbigal; 19th July 2015 at 17:14.. Reason: Placed year of car

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Look under the engine cover for a puddle. If so that's the thermostat housing doing it's thing. It's about as common as a rainy day. TC

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brassbigal Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 22 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've had a look under the cover and it looks like it's been leaking from the housing, it's like a limescale built up round the housing. I ran the car for half an hour or so but couldn't see anything leaking out of it, although it looks like it has been leaking from there. Is this a quick fix, easy to do, expensive? As I haven't a clue, thank you.

19th July 2015, 18:30	#5
andy willi I really should get out more....... PRE LAUNCH 75/ZT 190/XJ 550 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: carcroft doncaster Posts: 2,866 Thanks: 101 Thanked 680 Times in 342 Posts	just call me andy