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8 June 2009, 8:46 AM
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brook33
Joined 7 May 2007
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the red light keeps flashing on the temp gauge but the temp gauge says the engine isnt overheating its a 1998 ford galaxy can some help please
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8 June 2009, 5:52 PM
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tommytwotanks
Joined 25 Aug 2006
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have you checked the water/anti-freeze leveltommy
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9 June 2009, 8:46 AM
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brook33
Joined 7 May 2007
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topped it up yesterday the light went off drove the car this morning and it came back on
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9 June 2009, 8:54 AM
 Edited by tommytwotanks 9 June 2009, 8:55 AM
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tommytwotanks
Joined 25 Aug 2006
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hi, when you topped it up did you have to put a lot in, and now that the light has come on again have you re-checked the level,
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9 June 2009, 9:07 AM
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brook33
Joined 7 May 2007
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yes and its empty this morning
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9 June 2009, 11:26 AM
Edited by tommytwotanks 9 June 2009, 11:29 AM
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tommytwotanks
Joined 25 Aug 2006
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ok, its sounds like you've got a leak, first check all the rubber hose/clip connections for any signs of leaks, then check the radiator for any signs of wetness after you've been driving it, but as it sounds like a fast leak, so it might be the water pump, top up the water again, go for a short drive or run the engine until its at working temperature, and then take a look under your car to see if you can spot any drips of water, then turn the engine off, open the bonnet and look directly above where the water drip's are, this will give you a good indication where it's leaking from, and you might be able to see the water leaking/drippingin the worst case scenario it's the head gasket, which is going to be silly money, if you have to pay someone to fix it is your car petrol or diesel ? tommy
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9 June 2009, 10:29 PM
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bigtony
Joined 12 Jan 2005
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check the engine for leaks first, def sounds like you have a coolant leak. have done lots with the aluminium pipes underneath the car which run from front to rear corrode and leak.
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10 June 2009, 1:12 PM
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brook33
Joined 7 May 2007
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it a coolant leak but i can see where its comming from it looks like its coming from the back of the radiator so ive got to get underneath the car and take the plastic panel underneath
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11 June 2009, 1:00 PM
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brook33
Joined 7 May 2007
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ther was a loose pipe on the bottom of the radiator thanx for your help
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11 June 2009, 3:29 PM
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tommytwotanks
Joined 25 Aug 2006
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that's ok, anytime you can help or give advice your welcome
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