Engine Overheating

[Peter_1879]

Hi All,

I had an interesting drive home from work today... Initally I heard a weird popping sound from behind the dashboard and then noticed my engine was overheating.

Over the course of the journey the temp returned to normal then overheated 3-4 times before finally the malfunction light came on and the TRC OFF light started flashing.

I got home and turned the car off and when I turned it on again, roughly 30 mins later, it started but the temp was immediately half way up the dial. The TRC OFF light has gone back to off but the engine malfunction light came on.

Anyone have any ideas?

Additionally I have very little technical knowlegde so I am wondering if the car will be safe to drive to the dealership tomorrow? (Its closer than any reputable garages I know of)

Cheers

Peter

[Peter_1879]

I've had the AA out. Chap reckons the radiator has gone.... if anyone is interested !

[The Transporter]

Euro Car Parts... about 85 quid... Fitted one last week..... Let's hope you haven't cooked the engine

[secam]

Your problem sounds like exactly what I had about two years ago. I can safely tell you that there is may be a leak on the radiator somewhere which is difficult to see. If your water level is dropping constantly then you definitely need a new radiator. Good luck.

[Peter_1879]

I ended up having a new raditator fitted. The leak was indeed in an obscure place, Im guessing it slowly leaked without me ever noticing any water underneath the car.

The plus side is I've found an excellent garage in the Leeds area that I can use from now on and I've no other damage to the car (touch wood).

Cheers