Rover 75 2.0 V6 Large amount of coolant leak and steam

pollypetee · 29th March 2011, 17:49

My missus on her way back noticed lots of steam coming out from under the bonnet. She got back home safely but around 2 litres of coolant gone missing.

There was enough antifreeze before she left in the morning as I have checked it day before whilst filling up.

I just topped up again nearly 2 litres and you can see the effects on the pictures. Quite scary

Luckily we have the AA parts and labour cover so hopefully it will not ruin my wallet.

v79fcl · 29th March 2011, 17:51

Cant see the pictures but I would suspect the stat housing or a pipe to it.

Could also be the water pump or the seal to it.

But I would drive it till the fault is found or fixed.

T-Cut · 29th March 2011, 17:59

I notice you removed the engine cover panel. What did you see?

TC

pollypetee · 29th March 2011, 18:03

...water sitting on top of the engine block

Rabett_Rover · 29th March 2011, 18:08

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Originally Posted by pollypetee

...water sitting on top of the engine block

Hmmm sounds like a thermostat gone to me.

pollypetee · 29th March 2011, 18:10

With that much coolant gone within 1 day?

MGMalc · 29th March 2011, 18:42

Yes, thermostat housing has probably split.

Jules · 29th March 2011, 19:14

Very common and bundles of Stats in stock here.
The leak would have been very minimal to start with
(and the clue would have been the very pungent smell of Antifreeze even from a few drops)
Now I believe you have visible steam coming out of bonnet !!
£200 fitted our price.

pollypetee · 29th March 2011, 21:10

Thank you all for your suggestions. I appreciate it a lot.

Mr Edd · 30th March 2011, 07:06

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Edd

29th March 2011, 19:14	#8
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29th March 2011, 17:51	#2
v79fcl Banned Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rotherham Posts: 129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cant see the pictures but I would suspect the stat housing or a pipe to it. Could also be the water pump or the seal to it. But I would drive it till the fault is found or fixed.

29th March 2011, 17:59	#3
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I notice you removed the engine cover panel. What did you see? TC

29th March 2011, 18:03	#4
pollypetee Newbie Rover 75 Saloon , MG ZT+ 190 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dunstable Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	...water sitting on top of the engine block

29th March 2011, 18:10	#6
pollypetee Newbie Rover 75 Saloon , MG ZT+ 190 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dunstable Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	With that much coolant gone within 1 day?

29th March 2011, 18:42	#7
MGMalc Avid contributor MG ZT190+, MG ZT160(V6)Retired Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 162 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Yes, thermostat housing has probably split.

29th March 2011, 21:10	#9
pollypetee Newbie Rover 75 Saloon , MG ZT+ 190 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dunstable Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you all for your suggestions. I appreciate it a lot.