water swishing noise from bay

[neilmccann]

Hi All,

I recently had a radiator fitted, all seemed ok for appox 500miles. Now
each time I start engine I hear a swishing of water noise. The noise seems
to come from under the windscreen in the bay. When I rev while stationary
the noise increases. Also when I break I can hear a movement of water. My
heater still works so I dont think its an air-lock. Do these models (00
impreza 1.6) have manual or self bleed valves?

My performance is slightly less but this may be due to a fuel filter
needing replacement.
Can anyone help?????

neil

 

[rwessley]

I had a similar problem with a Toyota Camry. It was kind of a
gruggling noise. The air conditioner had some sort of condensation
tray inside the dash board that had a plugged drain tube. I couldn't
find it, but I took it to the garage and the were able to clear the
tube (which was free - must've been a really quick repair) and I've
never had the problem again.
I hope this helps.

 

[hippo]

Hi All,

I recently had a radiator fitted, all seemed ok for appox 500miles. Now
each time I start engine I hear a swishing of water noise. The noise seems
to come from under the windscreen in the bay. When I rev while stationary
the noise increases. Also when I break I can hear a movement of water. My
heater still works so I dont think its an air-lock. Do these models (00
impreza 1.6) have manual or self bleed valves?

My performance is slightly less but this may be due to a fuel filter
needing replacement.
Can anyone help?????

neil

Given the new rad fitted, I'd just about guarantee air in the system. It
will probably also slosh on corners. See if there's a nipple on top of the
thermostat housing. If there is, you've got a manual bleed valve. Park
facing UP the steepest slope or ramp you can find (needs to be about
30deg), get it up to temp with thermostat open & heater on full then
slowly open it & wait 'til no more bubbles come out. Close off & top up
tank. Plan B if no valve is take the rad cap off when *cold*, jack car up
to 30deg plus and repeat proc. Cheers

 

[neilmccann]

thanks guys will see if it works and let you know

cheers

neil