Same test as I sugested earlier, turn the heater on full hot with the fan on
max, if the temp goes down, you need a radiator. A plugged radiator will
cause the cooling system to push fluid out of the expansion tank a little at
a time untill it eventually overheats.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony O" <bonesinsc@gmail.com>
To: "Peugeot-L" <peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 1:50 PM
Subject: [Peugeot-L] New member of the family - 86 505TD - Coolant loss,
help please
> Hey guys.
>
> I just picked up another 505. Apparently I am a glutton for
> punishment! I picked it up for $900 from a guy in Sacramento, who
> used to be on this list a while back. The car looks to be in very
> good cosmetic condition - euro headlights, nice leather, paint is ok,
> dash, etc. - but mechanically, I'm a bit nervous about it. It has 219K
> on the clock btw.
>
> Pics of it here: http://www.santacruzbiofuel.com/gallery/
>
> The previous owner said that it was losing coolant and that the
> radiator should be replaced, but I think it might be a bit more
> complex than that. He also said that he had the head off about a year
> and a half ago. He suspected blown head gasket. Apparently it was
> not that, so he had the head shaved/trued and put it back on. All
> that I know is that it was running much hotter than I am used to on my
> 85 505TD. It also required about a liter of water on the return trip
> from Sacramento. This is NOT a good sign. I am of course going to
> look for any signs of external leaks, but was wondering what I should
> look for as far as diagnosing bad head gasket? Will I notice water in
> the oil? White smoke on startup or is there a way to collect the
> exhaust maybe, and see how much water or oil is in it. Speaking of
> oil, I think it may burn a bit as well. Maybe they are related? Most
> of my auto skills are learn as you go, so though I understand a little
> bit about this problem. I've never actually had to deal with it.
> Maybe the head needs to be retorqued?
>
> on a side note - I find it funny that the questions I asked above are
> nothing more than bits and pieces that came from posts I have read on
> this list, just being mashed and thrown out, hopefully correctly.
>
> thanks for any help. Remember, it was you guys who convinced me NOT
> to purchase a mercedes instead, now buck up! ;p
> -Tony
>
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