water coolant pressurisng c32
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water coolant pressurisng c32
hi, just wondering if anybody has had a problem with water coolant pressurising after a high speed run. My c32 is a 2002 car and as had no problems at all. but is started pressurising and coolant is coming out of cap. i have replaced the cap which has helped, but its abit embrassing when the coolant runs down onto the the red hot brakes and you get a trail of steam behind you
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hi, just wondering if anybody has had a problem with water coolant pressurising after a high speed run. My c32 is a 2002 car and as had no problems at all. but is started pressurising and coolant is coming out of cap. i have replaced the cap which has helped, but its abit embrassing when the coolant runs down onto the the red hot brakes and you get a trail of steam behind you
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2002 C32
The wheel well is fairly well-sealed off from other components, but I think it is feasible that some could drip from the reservoir down through the plastic shielding onto your calipers.
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pete
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I have solved the problem. I smelt the coolant and it sinks of exhaust flues. Which means i have a head gasket gone. its leaking between the water pocket and the cylinder so then i go fast or on a long journey. it pumps flue into the coolant which is buliding the pressure up. thanks for you inputs.
