XPG Part 6

[p_b82]

It sounds to me like there is an airlock, or something related to the pressure in the system. (thermostat working correctly?)

If you've paid a garage to sort out the issue, then I'd expect them to sort out the issue. 4 hours to find and change one piece of pipe is quite steep IMO. Allow them the mileage to give the car a good run - that should solve the "we fixed it mate" type comments, and give you the confidence that they've actually sorted it this time round.

I'm so glad the L-series has ZERO issues when bleeding the system, the amount of coolant I've lost over the years, and had to top it up, I'd have got even fewer miles done than I have lol.

As to selling, I'd honestly say don't be too hasty, I think you've had a really **** run of luck, but I don't believe for a second you've bought a lemon... if your garage can't sort it, maybe organise a "come to my house to fix my car day" or look to get a different set of mechanics to look at it?

[mattie007]

Thanks all for the replies and help. Only just got round to it as works been hectic! Took it back to the garage and they can't find a fault. I suspect they just took it round the block....
A few people have suggested the thermostat and new expansion cap. Any ideas how long a thermostat should take to change? I don't want to be mugged off again by the garage!

[stamford]

Time taken depends on if it breaks off flush with the block. 2 hours max I say worst case. £50 ish for the parts, last time I bought them anyway from Rimmer Bros.