Following my problems with the heater I followed the advice and whilst I didn't think it had worked, it actually had. The upshot of it was I needed a new header tank, I hadn't seen any fluid on the garage floor so it was a very small leak, but a leak nonetheless. The new header tank is now fitted an...

Hi Mike, done what you said, coolant level looked a fraction low, so topped up, heated to normal op. temp. then put the heating on, no difference I am afraid, the 2 pipes that come into the top of the tank were nice and warm so presume warm liquid going through them but no warm air in the cabin. I a...

Thanks Mike,

I think even I can follow those precise instructions, I will let you know how I get on.

Cheers

Robert

Hi Mike,

I am sorry to ask such a dumb question but where exactly do I put my mouth to suck and blow, I presume the header tank, but where is it and what does it look like.

Robert

Thanks Doug, a good suggestion but I had a new one of those fitted about 2 years ago and it seems to be pretty accurate but I will double check.

Regards

Robert

I own a 2001 S type which I love but is proving problematic in the heating department. I had a new heater valve fitted 3500 miles ago and from memory everything seemed ok, I do 3000 miles per year, this winter I seem to have a problem as follows. The heater starts to work after 5 to 6 miles' a long ...