Technical Head gasket blown, balancing options, little money

[Keepthe12alive]

Does the solenoid get blocked again, it's not unusual to have to clean it several times after major head work

I would expect P0011 more than P0016 for a blocked solenoid filter though


If you are 100% the timing. Is correct, and the timing was slightly out originally you can do a phonics relearn


I am trying to avoid this at the moment as the engine has to be warm and able to rev high three times

Sorry to bother — is it okay to leave the radiator flush additive and the water in the coolant system until tomorrow?

I should have waited, but I dont want to empty it after it’s just had water in it for it to rust again

 

[Keepthe12alive]

Also, would it be okay to soak the VVT in brake cleaner for a while?

 

[Keepthe12alive]

I might try changing the oil as well

 

[koalar]

Also, would it be okay to soak the VVT in brake cleaner for a while?

No idea

I wouldn't without knowing more

You can test the vvt system via software

And actuator tests

 

[koalar]

Sorry to bother — is it okay to leave the radiator flush additive and the water in the coolant system until tomorrow?

I should have waited, but I dont want to empty it after it’s just had water in it for it to rust again

It's going to depend on brand, normally there's a maximum of 6 hours, but that's warm

 

[Keepthe12alive]

It's going to depend on brand, normally there's a maximum of 6 hours, but that's warm

I just emptied it and refilled entire system with water until tomorrow

 

[Keepthe12alive]

I’ve dealt with the coolant system, even parked a bit uphill to try bleeding it, but it seems like it’s only taking 3.5—4 liters of coolant when I think it’s supposed to take 4.7

Any thoughts?

 

[Keepthe12alive]

 

[Keepthe12alive]

Also this is the coolant btw

 

[jackwhoo]

You will never get all the coolant out of the system .....so a drain and refill will always be less than book spec.

 

[Keepthe12alive]

But like even to like a litre discrepancy?

 

[jackwhoo]

But like even to like a litre discrepancy?

Yes are you following the correct bleed procedure listed on elearn and many times on forum in different threads

 

[koalar]

As said earlier

The heater matrix still has some

The cylinder water jackets don't fully drain

About a liter sort is correct

 

[Keepthe12alive]

Yes are you following the correct bleed procedure listed on elearn and many times on forum in different threads

I’m sorry could you share the elearni g link? I was hunting for it but couldn’t find it

 

[koalar]

Home Page

aftersales.fiat.com

Link above

 

[Keepthe12alive]

Home Page

aftersales.fiat.com

Link above

Thank you — sorry I missed it in the replace and repair section

 

[Keepthe12alive]

Thank you — sorry I missed it in the replace and repair section

Thank you again — I had no idea there was a bleed point on my radiator next to the expansion cap

 

[Keepthe12alive]

Every day is a day at school!

Just did the procedure according to the elearn and I’ll go check the levels in an hour or so

 

[Keepthe12alive]

Still getting the p0016 code, but I’ll se what happens at the weekend when I change the oil

 

[Keepthe12alive]

Thank you all so much again — did the procedure and seems to be going beautifully (no gurgling under the dash when I first hit the gas) and the temp gauge is looking how it should!

I’m going to try to change the oil and filter this weekend, and I’m going to reclean the VVT and see if I still get the p0016