20v problems

[deaf_rattle]

symptons

coolant frothing and over heated with 2 minutes or run time.

im going to remove the thermostat tomorrow to have a look see

any other things i should look at?

cheers

[Malcolm]

compression check/leakdown check.

In 2 minutes of idling the thermostat probably would only just be begining to open. If it's already overheated by then I'd be seriously suspecting the headgasket. Is the engine from a car that you saw running?

[deaf_rattle]

yeah i saw it running, it was fine.
there doesnt seem to be much pressure in the lower radiator hose, so maybe thats blocked.

will try giving that a flush tomorrwo and remove the thermostat to see whats up.

sounds pretty good for a 20v

[Punter]

Radiator cap??

You've probably checked that though.

(Was what killed my 20v before i bought it, and just happened to my mates GTT gave the same symptoms you described)

[Mr Revhead]

youv jsut started it right?
could very well have an airlock. how much coolant did you get in it?

[deaf_rattle]

radiator cap was off, but yeah will get a new one anyway.
about 4litres of water went in, maybe slightly less 3.5litres maybe.

[Mr Revhead]

should take about 6

[deaf_rattle]

damn!
hmmm someone should make the rain stop so i can go work on it

[deaf_rattle]

been out to the car, removed thermostat
topped up water. still not sure exactly how much is in there.

had car running for about 2 mins, check engine light came on, then about 20 seconds later the water temp gauge went from below cold to right up past hot.

turned it off, still frothing.

hmmm

[fx gt]

sounds like you need to put as 4agze in

hope u get it working soon