TimD Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Head gasket? Doesn't over heat though, just fills the bloody tank and spits it out of the overflow. Only does it when on track, seems fine just sat idling. Quote
morgey Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 tried a new rad cap. i had this once on a long run, stopped at a garage for fuel and noticed a puddle looked and the tank was over flowing, changed the cap for a 1.3bar blitz one and it was fine ever since. Quote
Matt1878 Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 tried a new rad cap. i had this once on a long run, stopped at a garage for fuel and noticed a puddle looked and the tank was over flowing, changed the cap for a 1.3bar blitz one and it was fine ever since. I had exactly the same issue in the White V.. Pulled up at the first meet point at JF a few years back and was full with puddle all under and Pink splatter in the bay... Changed the cap for a 1.3bar and it stopped doing it Quote
TimD Posted October 27, 2015 Author Posted October 27, 2015 It's got a D1 Spec rad cap fitted to it at the moment, not sure if it's 1.1 or 1.3bar, I'll have to double check. It seems to be pushing water into the expansion tank, but then not pulling it back through as the radiator is low too. Quote
Socks Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Expansion tanks on these cars are too small for a tuned ct9 setup. Never mind a bigger turbo. Try a rad cap. But I suspect the issue will persist. Quote
TimD Posted October 27, 2015 Author Posted October 27, 2015 What's the solution? Just a larger expansion tank? Technically it's an overflow tank mind you. Quote
Ollieh17 Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Never had that issue with a starlet with a ct9 or tf035 or td04. Recently started happening on my charade and head was cracked. Never overheated either but same sort of symtpoms Quote
TimD Posted October 27, 2015 Author Posted October 27, 2015 I guess then, the first thing I need to do is check that there are or aren't any gasses getting into the system? If there are, it's either the head gasket, or something more terminal. Quote
TimD Posted October 27, 2015 Author Posted October 27, 2015 Having it tested on Thursday, see what's what. Quote
Mad Mike EP82 Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Had this problem tim was head gasket on mine. Quote
TimD Posted October 27, 2015 Author Posted October 27, 2015 That's what I'm readying myself for at the minute, back out in it on the 16th of November too. Quote
StuDoc 72 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 Very very highly doubt its the rad cap unfortunately. Most likely is h/g or cracked head or block. Go have a good whiff of your radiator. If you can smell petrol then you know its an engine issue. Quote
TimD Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 Confirmed a head gasket or similar. Will attempt to get the head off this weekend, any tips? Quote
Socks Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Confirmed a head gasket or similar. Will attempt to get the head off this weekend, any tips? Consider a MLS to open up all the water ways... Quote
TimD Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 Cheers, sending the head off to be tested and skimmed if necessary. Once that's been given the OK I'll look at ordering the bits to reassemble next weekend! Obviously if the head is knackered it's back to the drawing board and Silverstone on the 16th is off the cards. Hopefully that's not the case though! Quote
TimD Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 Map check will consist of keepin an eye on my wideband on hanger straight! Quote
TimD Posted November 2, 2015 Author Posted November 2, 2015 Got the head off, some very slight damage to the gasket, and some weird deformation, what does everything else think? I can now see why you suggested a Athena gasket Socks! Head is away to be tested, hopefully get the findings later today. Quote
Mad Mike EP82 Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 Looks normal Standard gaskets, bores on 1 I've got are not round lol check block for warpage head will be fine 👍 Quote
TimD Posted November 5, 2015 Author Posted November 5, 2015 Heads back, and bits ordered Eager to get going with this now! Quote
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