Technical help Q & A Got A technical problem with you car? Keep it in here where the techies hang out and we will try to solve it for you!!

saph cossie water pressure.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 09:11 PM
  #1  
running rough's Avatar
running rough
Thread Starter
Virgin
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: arborfield
Default saph cossie water pressure.

i have recently noticed that i am losing water. i have not long ago done a complete rebuild. i have changed the rad for a new one but it seems like the water pressure is to much. could this be the water pump! any help would be much appreiciated.
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 09:45 PM
  #2  
Alvyn's Avatar
Alvyn
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 5,076
Likes: 0
From: Essex
Default

water pump WONT cause there to be too much pressure in the system,how much water are you loosing? have you pressure tested the cooling system?could be as simple as the header tank cap may need replacing.
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 10:14 PM
  #3  
running rough's Avatar
running rough
Thread Starter
Virgin
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: arborfield
Default

im losing about a pint a week. there is definatly no leaks i can see. the blocked was tested before i had the pistons fitted. it seems the pressure is too much.might jus be me but it doesnt seem right.
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 11:01 PM
  #4  
Alvyn's Avatar
Alvyn
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 5,076
Likes: 0
From: Essex
Default

could be the head gasket?cracked block or head porous etc

head gaskets can go and NOT affect the performance of the engine apart from loose water all the time(out the exhaust). what's your spec and what h/g you using.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 07:15 AM
  #5  
running rough's Avatar
running rough
Thread Starter
Virgin
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: arborfield
Default

its stage 3 with t34 turbo,stage3 bajo chip ,3 bar map sensor and im using a group a head gaskett.it also has rs500 intercoolerand the standard block fitted with some mahrle pistins.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 03:45 PM
  #6  
rssapphowner's Avatar
rssapphowner
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 545
Likes: 0
From: maidenhead massive
Default

could something simple like the thermostat not working also check metal pipes on the turbo they some times crack without you knowing
Reply
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 03:06 PM
  #7  
b14dave's Avatar
b14dave
PassionFord Regular
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 362
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

intrsting mine also looses water similar spec engine and about pint a week just fitted new rad and turbo but still loosing water
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
155lee
Ford RS Cosworth Parts for Sale
19
Oct 27, 2015 04:55 AM
Fiddy
Pictures, video & Photoshop Forum
21
Sep 29, 2015 06:10 PM
A.t.p
Ford Escort RS Turbo
22
Sep 29, 2015 05:04 PM
Russ Payne
Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth
1
Sep 25, 2015 08:29 PM
landaqmabba
Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth
7
Sep 15, 2015 07:16 PM




All times are GMT. The time now is 09:03 PM.