A few weeks ago, my 1.2 8v overheated whilst also making a grinding noise when I pressed the accelerator. Upon investigation, the coolant fan was not working when the engine was obviously up to temperature. I visited a mechanic who later replaced the thermostat, coolant pump and timing belt, which seemed to solve the problem. The heater even began to pump out hot air for the first time in ages so all was well, so no circulation problems as previously thought was the cause.
This was until yesterday when the exact same thing happened - steam from the engine bay, and the exact same horrible grinding noise, with water also being splattered out of the top of the expansion tank.
I know that the head gasket needs to be replaced since an oil leak from the engine developed, but surely this would not have much bearing on the car going from working perfectly to the same thing happening again??
Anyone with any suggestions?
This was until yesterday when the exact same thing happened - steam from the engine bay, and the exact same horrible grinding noise, with water also being splattered out of the top of the expansion tank.
I know that the head gasket needs to be replaced since an oil leak from the engine developed, but surely this would not have much bearing on the car going from working perfectly to the same thing happening again??
Anyone with any suggestions?
