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ronnie
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No heater

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After a good run today the heater went cold , pulling into the first available layby I assumed there was no water in the engine and would be overheating . There was plenty water in the engine and engine running at a good temperature . Any ideas appreciated :o
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Re: No heater

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It's usually a sign of low water level....... but could be a sign that gas is getting into the cooling circuit - from a leaky head gasket...... Or perhaps the fan belt is slack? Or simply that the heater valve has slipped shut? Did you by any chance buzz through Hamilton on friday??
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Re: No heater

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Hi Roy fan belt ok water level ok and I'm sure the valve is open. I'm going to check the hoses tomorrow as they look if not original very old , no where near Hamilton on Friday Roy
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Re: No heater

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Oh well - a Minor buzzed through the top cross near lunch time. Could be a hose kinked shut - but how that could suddenly happen I don't know.....
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Re: No heater

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last time this happened to me it was the water pump on its way out
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