2000 Vauxhall Astra Repair Question
Asked on December 28, 2009
2000 Vauxhall Astra Water flowing in the Expansion Bottle
Engine Cooling problem
2000 Vauxhall Astra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 95000 miles
Hi everybody, this is my first time on here, so please bear with me if I do things wrong.
I am considering buying a Astra Estate 1.7 DTI 16V with 95000 miles on Clock. It appears to be in reasonable condition, and the Engine sounds nice, but whilst I was looking under the Bonnet I noticed that there was Water constantly flowing through the Expansion Bottle. I ran it for approx. 15 minutes and the Temperature gauge hardly moved, less than 1/4 on gauge, although there was warm air coming out of the Blowers.
Is it normal to see water flowing through the Bottle?
I couldn't take it for a test drive today, but i'm going back later in the Week.
Any kind of feed back would be greatly appreciated.
BING.
2000 Vauxhall Astra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 95000 miles
Hi everybody, this is my first time on here, so please bear with me if I do things wrong.
I am considering buying a Astra Estate 1.7 DTI 16V with 95000 miles on Clock. It appears to be in reasonable condition, and the Engine sounds nice, but whilst I was looking under the Bonnet I noticed that there was Water constantly flowing through the Expansion Bottle. I ran it for approx. 15 minutes and the Temperature gauge hardly moved, less than 1/4 on gauge, although there was warm air coming out of the Blowers.
Is it normal to see water flowing through the Bottle?
I couldn't take it for a test drive today, but i'm going back later in the Week.
Any kind of feed back would be greatly appreciated.
BING.
Asked by BING59Answer
Replied on December 28, 2009
Could be radiator cap not holding pressure. If in doubt ask to have vehicle checked out by a repair facility. The cost may save in the price paid or repairs down the road.
