General Need Help Asap !!

[david punto]

I JUST BOUGHT MY NEW THERMOSTAT 4 MY PUNTO 55 N REG AND THERE IS STILL NO ANY HOT HAIR COMIN THRO THE HEATERS N A GOT TOLD ITS THE SAME ENGINE SET UP AS THE GT!

 

[SkinzCinqSporting]

A 55 engine is totally different to a GT engine, if no hot air is coming through the heater's, I'd take that as a sign the heater matrix is dying. Oh and look, No Capslocks

 

[Liam]

You need to bleed it first.

Liam

 

[david punto]

sos boot the caps n i'll bleed it first n any idea how much 4 a heater matrix ?

 

[Liam]

£80 new, doubt it would be the matrix though.

Liam

 

[cinqsandminis]

Dead matrix usually shows up as fogged screen and wet feet! Me doubt its the matrix. Bleed and top up then check - might also be pump. Check you have a decent flow out of the bleed nipple when the system is warm - mind for scalds. Does the system show signs of having been filled with water for a long period (lots of rusty crap in the coolant)? Maybe think about flushing with a decent radflush too.

 

[gml]

My 1997 punto 75 elx 121,000 miles experienced significant water loss. Symptoms included rising temps, failure of fan to kick in, failure of heater.. No evidence of cylinder head gasket failure ( difficult starting, excessive water pouring through exhaust, creamy mixture on oil filler cap, water droplets on dip stick etc.) Main dealer convinced it was a cylinder head gasket. I did not agree. Bought and fitted new thermostat for fan, topped up radiator and continued to drive. As the weather grew colder water loss diminished. I was able to deduce that water loss was through failure of seals in water pump that failed when air and water temperatures were very high. I ran the engine to high tempertaure and sure enough, water began to leak from the water pump. Replaced water pump and fitted new belt for £ 60. No more water loss.