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10-10-2009, 07:17 PM
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Hi all...
When my engine is idling there are little bubbles blowing into the coolant bottle. When I increase the revs the bubbles increase. Now I know straight away that the first assumption is a blown head gasket. However the car runs perfect, no coolant loss and no water in the oil. Before i start ripping the head off I would like to know if there is anyother possibility for the bubbles. I did change the bottom radiator hose last week. Could that have anything to do with it? Thanks.
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10-10-2009, 08:24 PM
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10-10-2009, 09:27 PM
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10-10-2009, 10:36 PM
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Thanks fellas,
Thats what I was hoping to hear. I will run the car without the radiator cap as you say, and see how I go. Will post back tomorrow. Cheers.
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11-10-2009, 12:08 AM
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Yeah, get the car to normal running temp with the expansion tank lid off...if you are nearby it may even "burp" for you
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11-10-2009, 01:10 AM
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XR6T 400kw(well one day!)
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Yep I hope so. Dont have the time to change a head gasket at the moment. To busy with work around the house!!!
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07-11-2009, 07:53 PM
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Thanks So Much for this just had the same problem going to give this a try.
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07-11-2009, 11:21 PM
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XR6T 400kw(well one day!)
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Thanks for the advice fellas. The bubbles were from the hose I changed.
Quite surprised how long it took for the air to bleed out though. Best thing is - no head gasket!  - Phew!
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07-11-2009, 11:24 PM
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yep - i knew it would be
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Bubbles in Coolant tank
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