Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2000 14:34:01 GMT From: malcolm532nopsameja.com Subject: Re: mystery leak and other question
<Snip> Julie, Not sure about the marks around the water pump but it could be a weeping cylinder head gasket, I won't worry about it unless it gets really bad. Burning smell could be oil on the exhuast manifold or pipes near the engine. The gearbox could be weeping too. THe over heating at stand still suggests that the electric fan isn't working, either the fan motor is duff or the switch in the radiator or the fuse / relay. THe switch and motor can be checked by taking the leads off the switch and use a piece of wire to jump the connections. If the fan starts then it's the switch, if not could be the fuses / wiring or motor. You may have to have the ignition on to perform this test. A car will warm up more going up hills etc due to the increased load, but I would take a close look at the above. Also check the tension of the belts to the pump. Hope this helps, Malc Scotland Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.
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