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1993 Vauxhall Astra overheat loss of water/coolant

Tiny
MARIA HASKELL
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Engine Cooling problem
1993 Vauxhall Astra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 45.000 miles

Hi there, the other day driving on the motorway I noticed the engine's temperature going right up to 120 degress! I was desperate and pulled out on the first safe place I could find. It was lack of water and since then I have to top it up everyday. Cant find the leak. So then my husband and I noticed the bonnet inside is full of water marks. Is it possible that the water compartment's lid is loose so the water/coolant is evaporating through there when I am driving? And in this case replacing the coolant compartment would do the job? We cant think of anything else. Thanks for helping.
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Thursday, June 5th, 2008 AT 8:26 AM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

You will have to get the cooling system pressure tested. This will help locate any external coolant leaks, I would also have the engine tested for a head gasket problem as well.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, June 5th, 2008 AT 5:46 PM
Tiny
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Hi mark,

thanks a lot for that. I have already asked my husband to do it.
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Friday, June 6th, 2008 AT 11:50 AM

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