Hi there,
new owner from Cyprus with a 2003 ex Academy car from the UK but with a different (from the original at least) K engine. 1.8 I believe.
the engine looks like the top was off and HG done. Confirmed by previous owner without any paperwork.
Car would often overheat in traffic and on track, so new larger rad was installed together with a new pump and thermostat.
would still overheat after a few (short) spirited laps of the local track, spitting out coolant everywhere.
replaced the tank just in case. On the way to the track couldn’t even get the temp up to normal operating range. On the track same coolant issue, but now would overheat quickly, so had to drive for 10-15 mins stop to cool down for 30 mins on the motorway.. as recovery track wouldn’t take car and 2 pax..
long story short now after a couple of mins from start coolant is thrown up.
so looks like exhaust gases push coolant out? So HG was t done properly last time I guess.
question is:
1) new K series (from where / which one?) plug and pray?
2) duratec kit?
3) open it up and try to recondition the head etc?
thoughts?
many thanks! No community here unfortunately so please excuse if been discussed to death )
