Steam started to come from the engine and it started to make a funny rattling noise while stuck in traffic

Tiny
JSMITH88
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  • 2005 FORD KA
  • 1.1L
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 85,000 MILES
Recently my car started leaking water, and had been fine. Yesterday while stuck in traffic steam started to come from the engine and it started to make a funny rattling noise. The car then cut out. We opened the bonnet and noticed steam coming from the coolant. Later the car started up okay, but lots of steam/smoke coming from the exhaust along with the funny rattling noise.
Friday, September 30th, 2016 AT 11:45 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Get the cooling system checked for exhaust gasses if this is the case you will have a head problem to sort out, a cooling system pressure test will locate the original leak. The head check is a quick and simple chemical test to check for the exhaust gasses in the cooling system.
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Saturday, October 1st, 2016 AT 7:35 PM

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