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28-02-2015, 12:54 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Hi,there!Thanks for viewing my problem.I have a 1980 escort mk2,automatic transmission.My problem is the engine overheats fairly quickly,and not even strenuous driving.The waterpump appears to be moving the coolant as I can see it moving when the radiator cap is off.There is a small hole in top of radiator,about,1mm ontop.Can that little hole cause it to overheat so quickly?Any advice would be appreciated.
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28-02-2015, 05:26 AM
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Over Thinker
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Ipswich Qld
Posts: 1,351
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yes a hole can
you cant have any air in a cooling system like that ..it is pressurised have the radiator and cores checked the thermostat must be open if water flows and check the thermatic fans if fitted ....do kick in
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28-02-2015, 06:06 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Thanks 4 answer.I patched hole this morning,but noticed there's a oil smear from the head gasket,not major,so I suspect its broken there.Could that also be a cause?And when refuelling ,I can smell that the petrol somewhat fuming from the locked petrol cap!Its like the petrol is trying to leak out of the cap?What could that be,as I am dumbfounded with that one.There are no leaks ,fuel.oil or water visible wen I leave the car overnight with a clean cardboard underneath.Thanks again for advice.
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escort mk2 temp gauge shows overheating
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