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how long before she dies

  • 13-06-2012 10:03pm
    #1
    monkeysnapper
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    ok my problem is i have a 2001 berlingo van 1.9 dsl, she's a bit of a dog van, i got it for free off my previous boss because they wanted me to have a van for work but didnt want to tax and insure it so we agreed id have van for free and pay rest.
    Anyway its not worth anything anymore, 170k miles, 2 years ago it had alot of money spent on engine (600 euro) and ive noticed that the water light is coming on and smoke coming out the rear, it doesnt seem to be loosing any power and light goes off for periods, plus the smoke does go away, im sorry if im confusing, anyway i cant really afford a new car at mo plus have tax/insurance/test till nov,
    i think it might be a head gasket but im no expert, if it is how long can i keep her running for, any tips to keep her going till nov at least, if it is the end for her ill have to buy something really cheap, im not sinking any more money into this.

    any help kind folks, cheers


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
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    Top up the reservoir with coolant/water mix daily or as required to prevent the light coming on, otherwise it won't last any time at all.


  • #3
    monkeysnapper
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    RoverJames wrote: »
    Top up the reservoir with coolant/water mix daily or as required to prevent the light coming on, otherwise it won't last any time at all.

    yes ive been doing this, i have a few bottles of water in van to top it up when leaving work,


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
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    How much water would it use typically?


  • #5
    Pov06
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,487 ✭✭✭Pov06


    Check if there's any water spots under the car in the mornings. Also check for leaks around the radiator. It's possible that it's a headgasket failure but you will need to diagnose yourself :)


  • #6
    monkeysnapper
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    at the moment its not using hardly any water, ive constantly kept checking under car but theres no leaks, since i saw the smoke coming from rear i havent driven it much tho, im planning to drive it to work tomorrow, work is 18km away so ill prob have a better idea tomorrow, if i check the dipstick tomorrow morn what should i be looking for? or the oil cap maybe?


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  • #7
    Mycroft H
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    Those engines are notorious from getting airlocked if the coolant is not put in properly...


  • #8
    [Deleted User]
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    What colour is the smoke you are noticing?
    If it's not white and the van isn't losing much coolant than it might well not be the HG at all.


  • #9
    monkeysnapper
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    RoverJames wrote: »
    What colour is the smoke you are noticing?
    If it's not white and the van isn't losing much coolant than it might well not be the HG at all.

    the smoke is white


  • #10
    biko
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    Throw some novastop in there with the coolant.


  • #11
    monkeysnapper
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    Update..... Theres a puddle of oil on the drive this morn and it looks very watered down (under van in dry) plus it turned over a couple of times very sick sounding then kicked into life, im not gona bother taking to work, oh yeh and water tank looked prety much empty , i think its time to stick up for sale while it still starts,


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