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jas
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Joined: 08 Nov 2004
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Mon Nov 08, 2004 10:54 am |
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My valver keeps over heating. The water level is ok and doesn't leak anywhere so it doesn't need topping up regularly. Any ideas on what it could be? |
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schakal
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Joined: 27 Jul 2004
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Mon Nov 08, 2004 10:55 am |
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did you check the oil level as well |
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jas
Newbie
Joined: 08 Nov 2004
Posts: 12
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Mon Nov 08, 2004 10:55 am |
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yeah the oil level is ok too |
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Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
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Mon Nov 08, 2004 11:00 am |
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So you have a full sump of oil, you also have a full water system thats not leaking.
Is the heater hot and does the rad fan come on?
Also what do you mean by overheating/ Does the engine sieze? |
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jas
Newbie
Joined: 08 Nov 2004
Posts: 12
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:06 pm |
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its cool or well not really. my engine is well dodgy! i showed my uncle coz he is a pro and coz i sure hells ain't one and he said i got a leak from the head. i think my engine is f**ked. anyone know what really needs doing and how big a job it is? |
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Neal
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Joined: 18 Feb 2004
Posts: 7432
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:13 pm |
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yes, you need a new engine... take the car straight to a Renault dealer and let them do it. |
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jas
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Joined: 08 Nov 2004
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:17 pm |
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Why a renault dealer. my uncles a mechanic, will he not be able to do it as good as at a renault dealer? |
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Neal
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Joined: 18 Feb 2004
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:24 pm |
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no, only Renault have the special tools needed for it |
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jas
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Joined: 08 Nov 2004
Posts: 12
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:28 pm |
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any idea of how much it will cost at a renault garage? |
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Neal
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Joined: 18 Feb 2004
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:31 pm |
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i think the new engine is about £125 + VAT, then theres labour which will be about £1100 - £1500 |
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jas
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Joined: 08 Nov 2004
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:34 pm |
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the car had an engine rebuild about 30,000 miles ago. this shouldn't happen should it if it had a rebuild? |
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Neal
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Joined: 18 Feb 2004
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:36 pm |
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yeah normal lifespan for these engines is roughly 29000 miles. |
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jas
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Joined: 08 Nov 2004
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:38 pm |
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so would a rebuild not solve the problem? |
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Neal
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:40 pm |
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it might, but the rebuild costs £130 + VAT for the parts and about £1600 for labour, so may as well have the new engine |
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jas
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Joined: 08 Nov 2004
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:45 pm |
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Neal
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Joined: 18 Feb 2004
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:46 pm |
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no probs, let us know how you get on!
[i am sorry] |
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Chet T16
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Joined: 12 Feb 2004
Posts: 5685
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 5:22 pm |
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Roger Red Hat
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Joined: 13 Oct 2004
Posts: 4722
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 5:43 pm |
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hes like the guy off the advert with the "let us look after your money" thingy. if you know what i mean :/ |
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Chet T16
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Joined: 12 Feb 2004
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Tue Nov 09, 2004 5:47 pm |
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lol yeah, one of the banks ain't it? |
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schakal
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Joined: 27 Jul 2004
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Wed Nov 10, 2004 12:19 am |
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what the hell is this all about then ? will anybody translate for ferks sake ? |
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JB
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Wed Nov 10, 2004 1:03 am |
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for some reason neal is taking the piss out of someone after some help. |
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