why won`t my car blow up ????????
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bit off target this , C5 2lt hdi , uses loads of water , now starting to over heat (twice so far) and spitting all the water out , but it just keeps on running , starts first time , pulls well .. is it just a matter of time before it goes BANG????????????

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....

cracked head or something?

depends where the crack is/whether its just the gasket leaking into the bore. i'd yes just a matter of time if is spitting water into the cylinders you just have to wait for it to hydraulic

ive got a collection of 3-4 conroads and pistons from engines that have hydrauliced (sp). they are impressive, i'll try and get some pictures.

its a taxi on the road 8 hours at a time so maybe its spitting water into the bore and out the back ... just thought , the top hose pressuries up as normal

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....

obv its not worth reparing so looking for a new work horse

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....

when you want them to blow, they wont.

when you need them to work, they wont.

rad seal it it will run for another 200k ...lol

Funnily enough my 20lt HDI has just started loosing water, very slowly at the moment. I am guessing it is the head gasket. Mmmm rad weld, worth a try I think.

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check your fans are actually cutting in , mine arn`t so its off to the doctors for it today

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....

Mine never get hot enough for the fans to cut it. It is just slowly losing water. Could be a leaky hose, but it is difficult to see in the dark and when the engine by is constantly wet.

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well mine is as good as dead .. 50 mile range and then over heats

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....