St170 overheating

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06-08-2016, 06:18 PM

Willersdaz

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St170 overheating

Once again my st170 overheated oil temp fine I have a coolent leak but cant see anywere for it to leak. Last time it overheated I noticed a leak from thermostat housing so I have put a new one on and have done nearly 500 miles with no leaks there ive cheaked hoses cant see anything there neither patches under car where I park im baffled can anyone help?

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06-08-2016, 07:17 PM

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need to make sure your fan switch or fan is working, when you sorted stat housing did you also check or replace thermostat as a dud stat can force pressure creating leaks