Supra-Mad Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Ok so I've had my supra around 7 months now and hit my first problem Was driving the car round the other day trying to get the power down gently (without spinning the rears up) And noticed steam coming from the passenger side bonnet seam. The expansion tank was boiling! The top hose was red hot where as the lower radiator hose was freezing. So it's eithe the water pump or the thermostat. Funny thing is that the temperature needle on dash was reading smack bang in the centre as always!? So I may be looking at a possible air lock or faulty sensor aswell. Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Rad cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOSTA Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Yeah that ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drlee Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Thermostat I'd say if the hoses are not the same temp When the cars warmed up, For about £5 you can replace the radcap too. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I would replace both the thermostat and radiator cap anyway just for good practice and to rule them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I would replace both the thermostat and radiator cap anyway just for good practice and to rule them out. If you do 2 things at the same time, surely you can't rule out one or the other? Do the rad cap, then if it persists, check the stat. In my professional opinion, if the car isn't actually overheating, my money's on the cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Easy and cheap to replace the cap, go for that first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Rad cap mate. Get a new stock one and stick it on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Mad Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Ok so I've sorted the Supra out - 1st thing i did was remove the rad cap - n it fell apart! All the little plastic center pieces fell into the top of the radiator ( had to go fishing for them) Easy fix. Just some information for those who need the info - the uk and Jap models have different caps - Two local car shops tried sellimg me this one (i know it says citroen on it) !? lol Finally got the correct one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 So what you meant to say was 'Thanks Ben"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 o/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Mad Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Lol yes cheers Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOSTA Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 so what you meant to say was 'thanks ben"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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