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Old 7th June 2012, 11:48 AM
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finally sorted the problem it was a top left hand hose with a jubilee clip that had failed and the hose just poped off im sure il be able to burn off the exess coolant that has soaked into the fire wall of the car
what a faf just so happy that it was only something simple and nothing major


thanks for all the responses and the PDF files and stuff
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Old 7th June 2012, 12:00 PM
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Good news, Guy! Pleased to hear that it was a minor issue
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Old 7th June 2012, 12:11 PM
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Good to hear nothing major. back to work then?
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Old 7th June 2012, 12:17 PM
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Glad to hear you're back on the road!
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Old 7th June 2012, 12:29 PM
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Jubilee clip - hopefully cheap as chips.
Coolant/inhibitor, lots of it, not so cheap!
Make sure it's topped up and fully circulated at the right mixture level.
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Old 7th June 2012, 09:12 PM
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I'm glad you sorted it out so easily Guy, must be a huge relief.
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Old 8th June 2012, 07:32 AM
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yes a massive relief, mixture for the coolant is good i have a turkey baster to check if its correct and -35 will do me back to work today after i take the misses shoping
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