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Old 09-12-2006, 11:18 AM
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iv got a citron berlingo van and is using alot of water am toppin it up like every 2 weeks as far as i know this aint normal what could be the cause ?
Old 09-12-2006, 11:27 AM
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coudl be a leak from a hose somewhere

either that or the engines munching the water cuz the headgaskets gone?

check the oil to see if its sludgy or minging, if it is its prob water in the oil and not a good sign matey
Old 09-12-2006, 11:32 AM
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naa checked the oil all is ok it did have a water problem when i got but thats been fixed and i cant think of anything other than a head gasket or a leak but neither is the problem
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cant think what else it could be matey, leaking heater matrix???
Old 09-12-2006, 11:36 AM
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is the tank pressure cap ok? These can leak at high pressure.
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