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306 bad pressure - pbell283 - 16-04-2014

Iv a 1998 dturbo its screwed but there seems to be alot of oressure from radiator hose to the thermostat so when i open the tabk cap it hisses as alot of pressure im getting heating in the car what could this be ? Maybe thermostat ??


RE: 306 bad pressure - r3k1355 - 17-04-2014

Headgasket has gone pop.


306 bad pressure - pbell283 - 17-04-2014

Head gasket seems to be ok like and water is flowing good could thermostat be going ?


RE: 306 bad pressure - Piggy - 17-04-2014

How much pressure.

The system NEEDS pressure to avoid boiling...and NEVER take rad cap off when hot...it will always hiss!!!!


306 bad pressure - pbell283 - 17-04-2014

Ifs badd pressure like


RE: 306 bad pressure - Piggy - 17-04-2014

HG then


306 bad pressure - pbell283 - 17-04-2014

But water tank seems to be ok no bubbleing it seems to only do it when i give it the gutty

It only has water no coolant could this be why too ?


RE: 306 bad pressure - Danny2009 - 17-04-2014

That wouldn't make it pressurise but it's not good

Change the thermostat for the sake of a few quid but does sound like the hg


306 bad pressure - pbell283 - 17-04-2014

Ok nps how can i wire both fabs to a flick switch in car ?

Or to come on when driving car