Tetleysmooth Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Well, the Previa I bought on Monday isn't quite as the seller described.I asked him loads of questions about it, particularly about water usage. He told me it didn't use any oil or water.I've had to top the water up every day apart from one. There's no visible sign of leakage, so I can only assume where it's going.It starts and runs perfectly, doesn't overheat, even in standing traffic. No oil in the water, no water in the oil. Toasty heater. But, the water useage is enough for me to condemn it.I can get 220 quid if I run it into a yard near me.So, I'm going to do just that probably, unless someone on here fancies a challenge.I never did quite lose the Volvo love, so that's what I'm going to aim for again.I've seen an 850 GL on Gumtree going for a tad more than I'm getting for the Previa, but if anyone on here has something, please give me a shout via the pm.Ideally, I'd like an auto estate.Can anyone offer me anything?Ta people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oman5 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Is it not worth fixing if it's hgf, or do these crack heads as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Steel Seal FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 The petrol version doesn't normally crack their heads, it's the diesels that do that.It still runs very well and is pretty bloomin' good on juice too, better than my other Previa I had.I did bosh some K seal in it earlier this week, but it doesn't seem to have done anything.I don't think I can be bothered with it actually.That Steel Seal is quite expensive isn't it? And you have to put 2 bottles in apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Can you borrow one of those pressure testing kits from somewhere? Could be something simple like a hose that's leaking under pressure/once warm or the expansion bottle. Probably worth a try before you weigh it in. EssDeeWon, Alexg, brickwall and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 As above, same thing was happening on my Vectra albeit at a slow rate. My mate brought along one of thse coolant pressure pump thingies and attatched to the header tank. Turns out the gasket between the thermostat and the head was weeping, quick fix. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Buy an old rad cap, drill a hole in the top and pull a tyre valve through, using araldite etc* to seal it. Screw it down tight and use an airline to inflate until hoses are rock hard and check for dribbleage. Don't over inflate 4 OBVIOUS RAISINS. Charlie Croker, saucedoctor, Mr_Bo11ox and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 http://m.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Auto-Radiator-Pressure-Tester/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Thanks for all this input fellas, but I really just can't be bothered to be honest.The Volvo I just sold didn't use a spot of oil or water, and I rather got used to that scenario.I'm pretty much gutted about this, after the sellers reassurances that it didn't use any water.I'll see if anyone fancies it before Tuesday, then I'll have to bridge it.I'm going to sort some pics this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Seems a bit mental to bridge it without finding out what's wrong. alf892, Sigmund Fraud, Banger Kenny and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Yeah I know, but I'm just expecting the worst.If it were the HG, I just haven't got the time or dosh to put it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Seems a bit mental to bridge it without finding out what's wrong. Maybe, maybe not. But if confidence is lost... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Does the oil look clean? These are pretty bullet proof, I bet its a hose leaking under some pressure as mentioned above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 The oil isn't spotless, but it is pure oil.The level hasn't dropped in the week I've been using it.Hasn't increased either!!Brand new rad in there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Deary me. Just find a garage with a pressure tester! Checking it should only cost a contribution to the tea fund. They're excellent bits of kit. There are so many hoses on modern engines that it could easily be a dribble from somewhere hard to see. Banger Kenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I'd like to find the fault before I'd condemned the car personally. Banger Kenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaShrimp Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Ebay before scrapping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Right, here y'are people.The big bean can in the sky awaits...... So, there you go. One side is a little shonkier than the other.Anyone fancy taking it on, otherwise the grim reaper awaits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Surely binning this because of an unknown issue which could be nowt, is like throwing away your TV because it won't switch on without checking the batteries in the remote first? barefoot, beko1987 and EssDeeWon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Well, it's here to be had........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oman5 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 A shame,. I had a sneaking admiration for these after driving my sister's one. Decent to drive and hugely practical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 They are lovely to drive. I drove our neighbours diesel version. A couple of months along it shat its HG for the second time. They were very sensitive to the correct type of coolant I think. Seriously TS, take it to a trusted local and get them to pressure test. A crying shame to bridge for what might be a really simple fix. Has to be worth a look. Banger Kenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 *Speechless* would you just bin it if you had found the headlights didnt work? or would you check the bulbs first? If it drives fine and the oil is fine, then you NEED to just do/get a pressure test on the coolant system. Its criminal to scrap a perfectly shite car for what may turn out to be a loose jubilee clip on the feed to the heater matrix or some other bit of slightly hard to see pipe. Yes, if the HG is gone, then its probably not worth fixing, especially if you have to pay a garage to do it, but if it only needs 20 minutes of fiddling..... Banger Kenny and Cheggers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Omitted one major detail fellas. It ran out of mot yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derskine Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Slap some k seal in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Slap some k seal in! I did bosh some K seal in it earlier this week, but it doesn't seem to have done anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Shud ov brort a Zaffiria M8 dave21478 and Minimad5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho man Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 http://www.bumblecampers.com/sales.html Someone buy it and do this too it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Drive it to MOT place, ask 'em to do pressure check before the MOT, see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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