The sound of running water!

[matt]

HEy all..

My bravo when cold has a sound of running water coming from be hind the dash any ideas?it only happens when ITs cold and I rev (not higher than 2k rpm)

2001 1.2 80sx 33k on the clock


Thanks all

 

[ramblingjack]

I have a Brava 1.9TD,i have an airlock and i can hear water bubbling away behind the dash,maybe you have the same problem.

 

[Anonymous]

Has it got air con?

 

[matt]

NOpe no aircon..


air lock u say.. can that cause problems?

 

[ramblingjack]

Yes.

 

[matt]

More info on the yes thing please.

 

[Gaz B]

My girlfriends 106 had a sound of rushing water when pulling away from cold....and that two appeared to be coming from just behind the dash.

Turned out that the head gasket was on its way out. Had it replaced and no more rushing water sound.

 

[Tom]

Bleed the cooling system
compression test
cooling system pressure test