neil mc

Thanks Philip, I'll give it a go tomorrow, Neil

The level just rises and drops as normal - never much of an increase or never below min level. Cant see any leeks nor is level noticeably less, no smell of coolant. Needle on gauge rises as normal to just under half way mark (again usual position). Neil

Hi All, Here I am another few weeks on and still have a problem with air in cooling system. Tried everything, putting car on ramp to raise 30 deg, coolent changes ,looked for bleed valve on rad etc. I collected my car from mechanic on Tuesday having had another coolant change to see if that would do it. I even printed off the proceedures in the ultimate subaru repair manual post for the mechanic to try - didn't work. Assuming all was followed correctly what else may be the problem. My performance is quite good but I can still hear swishing of water and air coming from under dash area - intensifies when reved and when car is cold - almost non existant after a good spin. Could it be possible that air is getting in thru heater core or something. I've done a couple of hundred miles since this problem started first, if my HG was gone/damaged would I know by now? CURRENTLY:- My coolent is clear My oil is clear No vast amounts of white smoke from exhaust Ticking over smoothly Still got good response No strange smells (exhaust or coolant) Any suggestions? Neil

Hi All, Here I am another few weeks on and still have a problem with air in cooling system. I collected my car from mechanic on Tuesday having had another coolant change to see if that would do it. I even printed off the proceedures in the ultimate subaru repair manual post for the mechanic to try - didn't work. Assuming all was followed correctly what else may be the problem. My performance is quite good but I can still hear swishing of water and air coming from under dash area - intensifies when reved and when car is cold - almost non existant after a good spin. Could it be possible that air is getting in thru heater core or something. I've done a couple of hundred miles since this problem started first, if my HG was gone/damaged would I know by now? CURRENTLY:- My coolent is clear My oil is clear No vast amounts of white smoke from exhaust Ticking over smoothly Still got good response No strange smells (exhaust or coolant) Any suggestions? Neil

Josh, Again thanks for reply. I can make them out,still don't think mines got one though. Neil

Thanks for quick reply. Just had a look on both sides and can't see it. Mines a RH drive. There is a small outlet (1cm length) just below the filler cap facing into the engine but I think it may be blank, its dark here so I cant see too good with a torch.

2000 Subaru Impreza 1.6 Hi All, I had a rad fitted before Christmas. Seemed fine for 300miles but then I started to hear a "swishing of water sound" when I'd stop suddenly, I could also hear it now and then (particularly when cold) when revving the engine while stationary. The noise seems to be coming from the middle of the firewall under dash (near heater core??) I brought it back to mechanic 3/4 times and each time he's got some air out. Am I doing further possible damage by driving it? Is there any fool proof way to get all air out? Would another coolent change help? Is it possible I have a head gasket problem? My oil is clean and my coolent is also clear from any foreign objects. I don't see any major increase of exhaust smoke from tailpipe either, but very concerned its only got 50,000 mile (80,000km) on clock. Neil