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Postby harv » Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:27 am

Hi there,
I got No. 205 and have been thoroughly happy for 18 months and 30,000miles!!
Had full service recently, last 3 days now noticed steam from engine, notice more when hammer it.
Usual mechanic says its presure in the header tank, also radiator was low, he says carry water and keep an eye out for a few days, but could be cylinder head gasket - expensive.
Question - what is it? what will it/ should it cost and are there any really good subaru mechanics in Leeds?

As always thanks
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Postby WR1 Bro » Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:53 am

No idea about Leeds. The best independent specialist in my opinion is Autecnica in Buxton.
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Postby WUZ » Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:42 am

If it was your head gasket then your Expansion Tank (Clear plastic tank on the RHS of the Radiator would be filling up.

If you get steam in the engine bay but the Expansion Tank is not filling up then it is NOT the head gasket, more likely a split in a coolant hose.

Make sure the expansion tank is at the right level (you'll see the full/HOT mark on the side of the tank, about 4" from the bottom) an the black hose from the Radiator cap is in the Tank - then go for a blast and report back.
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Postby harv » Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:55 pm

thx wuz will try that tomorrow.
KT Green subaru technician in leeds says it could be an air lock from the servicing. He says, like you, to check levels, only when cold though, and watch radiator level.

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Postby CAVEMAN » Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:02 am

Always felt KT Green were very helpful and knew there stuff.

I am sure Mega and John McDogging will back this up and let you know if they have had issues.

Sounds like good advice...TBH

another tip would be to check oil dipstick and sparkplugs if you can get to them DIY stylee, if it is head gasket then oil and water mixing at those pressures and temps will lead to a white creamy substance on the end of your stick!! :norty:
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Postby John Mc » Thu Dec 10, 2009 12:53 pm

Yeah, agree with Andy - KT Green have been excellent with me. I've taken my car to Adam since but this is because of the standard charges at main dealers, nothing to do with the service at KT, they are first class... just expensive as dealers are with their overheads.

Adam (Autotechnica) provides a quality service at a much more reasonable price and you can get underneath and have a look which you won't be able to do at main dealers. You can admire the views and go for a coffee at the pikey cafe :lol:
[Just incase this gets lost in translation, I am not slandering you, I know people can be sensitive to these harsh words.]
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Postby WR1 Bro » Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:08 pm

John Mc Tiddler (Dogging Expert) wrote:You can admire the views....


Are you saying Adam is a pretty boy?
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Postby John Mc » Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:33 pm

WR1 Bro wrote:
John Mc Tiddler (Dogging Expert) wrote:You can admire the views....


Are you saying Adam is a pretty boy?


Of course she is :wink:
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Postby WR1 Bro » Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:17 pm

John Mc Tiddler (Dogging Expert) wrote:
WR1 Bro wrote:
John Mc Tiddler (Dogging Expert) wrote:You can admire the views....


Are you saying Adam is a pretty boy?


Of course she is :wink:


That will explain why I find it hard not to expose myself in his presence!
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