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Ford focus coolant cap stuck12/25/2023 ![]() weirdly, after about 20 miles of driving the gearbox gets stiff. Then it started to loosen after each try. I repeated this step again after one minute untill I made 2 complete turns. The I tried to loosen it some more (almost a quarter of a turn). Then I let it sit in that position for one minute. if I leave the engine on for more then 10 minutes while parked, the whole water boils away trough the cap and I have to refill. With the engine cold, I first loosened the cap as much as possible (almost one turn). there are no other coolant leaks anywhere on the car, just trough the cap If I stop the engine right after a drive, there is no boiling and the cooling tank can be touched, it's not mega hot. No lights coming up on dashboard, temperature says normal. while driving there are no issues regarding engine temp and the car runs perfect. My wifes 64 Reg Fiesta did the same it was covered under warranty they removed the inner cap with long nose pliers. There is no lights coming on the dashboard, temp display says normal. in only happens when the car is parked with the engine on for more than ~ 5 minutes after a short drive. Children in Need 2007 - Pudsey goes on a Vectra-C.In the Youtube video link you can observ please that I loose water/coolant over the coolant tank cap on Fiesta 2004.Irmscher Factory Road Trip - 13-16th April.Elvetham Heath Car show - 20th July 2008.Irmscher Factory Road Trip 2008 - 24th-29th April.As the engine heats up, the thermostat should open up and allow the coolant to flow from the radiator to the engine. After 10-20 minutes pass, keep your head at least 12 feet (3061 cm) away and look down into the radiator where you removed the cap to check on the coolant. Elvetham Heath Car Show 2009 - 19th July Look into your radiator to check if coolant is flowing through it.VBOA National Rally (Billing) 2009 - 11-12th July.Performance Vauxhall Show (PVS) 2009 - 6-7th June.Trax (Silverstone) - 5th September 2010.Total Vauxhall Live (Castle Combe) - 7th August 2010. ![]() VBOA National Rally (Billing) 2010 - 10th/11th July 2010.P0128 - Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating. Performance Vauxhall Show (PVS) 2010 - 12/13th June 2010 The EVAP system usually consists of five main components: the fuel tank, fuel cap.Not sure exactly why but it stops the cap from turning. There is a little piece of plastic at the back of the coolant cap (on the 2014 Fiesta) that stops it from unscrewing. VBOA Drive it to Duxford Day - 25th April 2010 Had to take a wrench to it 3 people found this helpful.Total Vauxhall Live 2011 - 30th July 2011.VBOA National Rally (Billing) 2011 - 2nd/3rd July 2011.Performance Vauxhall Show (PVS) 2011 - 11/12th June 2011.VBOA - National Rally Billing 11th & 12th July.VBOA parts day international weekend ( in Ireland with camping) May (tbc).VBOA - National Rally Billing 15th, 16th, 17th July.VBOA National Rally aka Billing now at Market Harborough Showground) - 8/9th July 2017. ![]() focus on three key areas : Drinking and driving. VBOA International Meet - Netherlands - 18th - 21st May Ford Bronco, Dodge Ram Charger, Toyota Land Cruiser and the GMC Jimmy.Meets and Events Archive (previous years).Fields Remedies / Technical Service Bulletins.Tech2 / MDI programming guides and help.Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC).Spotted or put a flyer on a Vectra C/Signum or Insignia?.Meet the Team - Moderators / Section Moderators. ![]() If you need immediate access there is the option to become a 'Full Member' by purchasing a subscription. Please note that the how2 section can only be accessed when you become a Regular member by participating in the forum for a while. (He doesn't do the quotes by the way, there is a specialist team for this!). Please phone them on 08 or 01424 200477 and quote the club name and/or reference number (906 - VECTRA-C)For further details, please refer to Tim's thread in the Insurance Section. In 2008, the average recorded saving for their new customers was 15.5% off the BEST quote they'd had! They have just confirmed a record week in terms of the amount of business they have done through the forums so it's certainly worth a call. If your car insurance is due within the next 30 days, please don't forget to give our club sponsors, Chris Knott Insurance, a call. Select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. ![]()
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