richy01908
Member
Hi,
New member here, I have had my Vectra C direct petrol for 4 years, done 32000 miles and one of the best cars I have had. (did 1500 miles in France in August, ran lovely)
Recently had a new alternator, and rear brake caliper, other than that, no maintenance needed except for yearly service.
Started car the other week, overheating picture on the dashboard, coolant container empty.
Could not see any water leak.
Filled up with water, light goes out.
Run car for up to 30 minutes in driveway, runs fine, takes this long to warm up at idle, then overheats, coolant going up and down in the container(lid off)
Removed thermostat, did same procedure, same results.
Heater put on full hot in the car, but never gets very warm.
Spoke to a mechanic, told sounds like water pump, will be very expensive as timing chain as well, best get another car!!
I have since found you can buy a BOSCH Water Pump & Timing Belt Set for a very reasonable cost.
Questions I have:
Could it be anything else other than water pump failure?
Have heard possible air lock, but that could be caused by balance chain belt snapping?
If asked a garage to do the work, how many hours would it take on average.
Just need to work out whether to spend more money on the car. (or at least persuade partner a good idea)
Kind Regards
Richard
New member here, I have had my Vectra C direct petrol for 4 years, done 32000 miles and one of the best cars I have had. (did 1500 miles in France in August, ran lovely)
Recently had a new alternator, and rear brake caliper, other than that, no maintenance needed except for yearly service.
Started car the other week, overheating picture on the dashboard, coolant container empty.
Could not see any water leak.
Filled up with water, light goes out.
Run car for up to 30 minutes in driveway, runs fine, takes this long to warm up at idle, then overheats, coolant going up and down in the container(lid off)
Removed thermostat, did same procedure, same results.
Heater put on full hot in the car, but never gets very warm.
Spoke to a mechanic, told sounds like water pump, will be very expensive as timing chain as well, best get another car!!
I have since found you can buy a BOSCH Water Pump & Timing Belt Set for a very reasonable cost.
Questions I have:
Could it be anything else other than water pump failure?
Have heard possible air lock, but that could be caused by balance chain belt snapping?
If asked a garage to do the work, how many hours would it take on average.
Just need to work out whether to spend more money on the car. (or at least persuade partner a good idea)
Kind Regards
Richard