We have a 1.2 Punto ELX (2001) that is making a strange running water sound that seems to be coming from behind the dashboard on the passenger side. It seems particulalry audible when first starting the engine and when revving (the more you rev - the more the water flows).
The actual performance of the car seems fine, apart from a bit of juddering when the car is idling. There doesn't appear to be any excessive smoke from the exhaust and we don't appear to be losing any fluids. People have suggested head gasket but have no sludge in the oil.
I've tried bleeding the radiator, but there didn't seem to be any air in the system.
Does anybody have any idea what this could be because I am worried that it might be leading to something more serious and I'd rather catch it early.
The actual performance of the car seems fine, apart from a bit of juddering when the car is idling. There doesn't appear to be any excessive smoke from the exhaust and we don't appear to be losing any fluids. People have suggested head gasket but have no sludge in the oil.
I've tried bleeding the radiator, but there didn't seem to be any air in the system.
Does anybody have any idea what this could be because I am worried that it might be leading to something more serious and I'd rather catch it early.