Any comments or advice appreciated. Our Rover 75 has suddenly started sounding very rough, temperature gauge is up in the red and air con blowing cold. Garage next to us can only look at it in a few days so would like some comments in the meantime, to prepare us! They said it could be the cylinder head gasket, which we know is expensive and is a common problem with Rovers. We've only had it about 4 weeks, so not too chuffed!
When we put water in, it stays cool to the touch even though the engine temp is reading very high, so doesn't look like it's getting round the engine.
Does this sound like a head gasket problem?
Thanks very much to anyone who answers.
2007-09-03 06:47:46 · 2 answers · asked by qebesenuef2003 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like the thermostat is not opening which just recirculates the water back into the radiator and not through the engine. Head gasket leak can be checked with a pressure tester on the radiator and would also show with loss of coolant or white smoke from the exhaust. Be wary of a quick diagnosis no matter what common problems a vehicle may have. Have definite tests done to pinpoint the problem first.
2007-09-03 06:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be thermostat is sticking.
also may be low on coolant.
here is a site that may help you!
http://www.chiltonsonline.com/
might also need to flush radiator out!
gl tc!
2007-09-03 13:53:27 · answer #2 · answered by craig m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋