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Very little mileage these days as it is used as a work car for my partner who has a 5 mile round trip to work and back.
She said she wasn't running (or starting) too well, and on checking everything over, the battery seems weak (the alternator tests fine), but I noticed the water was very (very) low, and it needed the best part of 3 litres to fill up.
There is no evidence of any leakage either on the engine or the driveway, so I have to assume that it's leaking into the engine somewhere?? This would explain the less than perfect running, and less than perfect starting, so I'm hopeful...
The water pump bearings are audible, so that is definitely an issue, but they are not leaking any water there.
Is there a list of more likely options ? Anyone any similar experiences?
Any help advice or pointers very much appreciated.
Andy
She said she wasn't running (or starting) too well, and on checking everything over, the battery seems weak (the alternator tests fine), but I noticed the water was very (very) low, and it needed the best part of 3 litres to fill up.
There is no evidence of any leakage either on the engine or the driveway, so I have to assume that it's leaking into the engine somewhere?? This would explain the less than perfect running, and less than perfect starting, so I'm hopeful...
The water pump bearings are audible, so that is definitely an issue, but they are not leaking any water there.
Is there a list of more likely options ? Anyone any similar experiences?
Any help advice or pointers very much appreciated.
Andy