damientt Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 MY TT had been sitting idle for over a week so I took it for a blast tonight. When I got back there were very loud bubbling/water rushing noises coming from around the radiator. The temp guage was reading OK so I re-started the engine. The 'L' shaped pipe to the top and rear of the radiator contracted in on itself so I stopped the car immediately and the pipe gradually expanded back to normal. I checked the coolant reservoir and it looks a little low ... but certainly not empty. No sign of any obvious coolant leaks. Any ideas? I'm a bit worried that something has f**ked up badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 How old is your rad cap Damien? I'd try replacing that first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damientt Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 Probably as old as the TT - 12 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Definitely try that first. Let us know how you get on with the new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damientt Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 Do you reckon it's best to go for a stock Toyota cap or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Stock is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damientt Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share Posted October 6, 2007 I got a new stock radiator cap and fitted it this morning. The car seems to be fine now :). The old cap had fallen apart. Thanks for the help and the very quick replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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