2004 Other MG Models losing coolant

2004 MG

72,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL

MULLEY

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my mg zs is losing coolant, seem to be filling it up once a week, had the head gasket checked, no fault there. coolant tank also has some gunge in, no leaks visable on the ground.

Jul 28, 2009 at 3:21 PM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

The first thing you will have to do is get the cooling system pressure tested, then a tests for exhaust gasses in the cooling system, start here.

mark (mhpautos)

Jul 28, 2009 at 4:44 PM

MULLEY

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thanks mate, appreciate that, i thought it was gunna be a problem with the radiator, so i was gunna put some radweld in it, but your suggestion makes more sense, thanks, paul.

Jul 29, 2009 at 12:29 PM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,
you don't want to be adding stop leaks to cooling systems as they can cause more harm than good, see how you get on with the test and post back if you have more questions, thats what we are here for.

mark (mhpautos)

Jul 29, 2009 at 5:44 PM

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