Hi all,
New to transits, I bought a 2011 transit 285 SWB semi high top crew cab with 128k on it, 85ps model.
During the cold snap when the van has warmed up the heater went cool when standing, when driving under load it seemed nice and hot, not all the time but noticeable. Tonight, I thought I’d check under the bonnet after a run, temp gauge is fine, never heard the fan run though at all since I’ve had it. The coolant level is on min, there appears to be a weep of coolant on the mid lip of the expansion tank with a few drip on to the inner wing. Also top rad hose is pretty cold, when bottom hoses are nice and warm, they don’t appear to be pressured up to much. Expansion bottle was making a popping sound when I switched the engine off. Looked under the oil cap again, not full of mayo or anything, slight misting under the cap but that’s it. What could be issue? Water pump? Thermostat? Troubling me and knocking my confidence in it. I’m only using it at the mo to run to the next town in ad I was going to turn it in to s day van for my mountain bike and to take the family and dogs out for days out etc etc.