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- 29 Sep 2025, 03:21
- Forum: 65 Fulvia
- Topic: Overheating problem series 2 1.3 coupe
- Replies: 5
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Re: Overheating problem series 2 1.3 coupe
I've seen big coolant movements in the radiators on other marques of cars when the engine is revved.If the radiator is full then the coolant WILL spill over. If there is an air space in the radiator then you normally wouldn't lose any coolant. Before going too far in your engine diagnosis, I would ...
- 29 Sep 2025, 03:20
- Forum: 65 Fulvia
- Topic: Overheating problem series 2 1.3 coupe
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1908
Re: Overheating problem series 2 1.3 coupe
I agree that head gasket is most likely. What is a leak down test? Did you check the radiator temperature if it is equally hot everywhere? If it is the original radiator it may have blocked channels. Leak down test is sort of the opposite of a compression test - you pull a spark plug and apply comp...
- 26 Sep 2025, 21:30
- Forum: 65 Fulvia
- Topic: Overheating problem series 2 1.3 coupe
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1908
Overheating problem series 2 1.3 coupe
Hi I have a series 2 that I bought about 6 months ago and have been going through it - the trouble that I’m having is the entire time I’ve had it there has been an overheating issue. I first noticed that running the car with the radiator cap off the coolant would churn in the radiator and if I gave ...