225 cup using water

Discussion in 'Mechanical - Engine, Gearbox, Exhaust etc' started by Sparkygav, Feb 21, 2016.

  1. Hi all,

    I am new to this site so please forgive me if this is in the wrong section.
    i have had my 2006 225 cup for around a year now, my first turbo, and it still makes me smile, I have encountered my first issue though, about 2 weeks ago I checked the water level and found it to be in the middle of max and min, I have just checked it again today and found it on minimum, have any of you got any ideas as to were I could be losing water.

    Much appreciated for your help in advance.
     
  2. Check the lower corners of the radiator as they are prone to weeping.
    Lee
     
  3. Thanks Lee, I will check that, I have just been out in the car and checked the level when I got home, the water is now about 1cm over the max line, very strange
     
  4. It will expand when it's hot & look like there is more water. Always check it cold.
    Lee
     
  5. And dont open the cap when engine is hot, its not good for the head.
     
  6. Thanks guys, I am aware that water expands when hot, it's just I've never seen in all my other cars it expand that much, I am monitoring the level daily and touch wood it's still on the max line
     

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