adamcain1990 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 since i got my wrx the temp gauge got hotter and hotter but last nite it went to its all time high to just under red i checked the water bottle by the rad and it was ok but looked at the other coolant bottle and the water inside it was a rusty colour ive only done 118 miles since ive bought it last week ive head the oil for mayo but there was none looked at the exhaust or any excess steam but it seemed ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Sounds like the Thermostat might have gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Thermostat or trapped air in the hoses. Let it go cold, open up the top reservoir and squeeze some of the hoses to see if any air bubbles up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 ive bought a cool running thermostat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 looked at the enigne on sunday and the expansion tank water was a rusty colour i guess thats not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ven Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Check on your fingers for rust particles,i thought my system was the same and it was the orange OAT coolant,nice in the bottle,but looks rusty or if drips onto any surface again rusty orange.....................not the best of colours imo... Only a thought regarding rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 been told it could be headgasket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 If its recently had the system drained to replace the thermostat it's more likely an air lock. If there's no mayo in the water it's doubtful it's the head gasket. The scoob is notorious for getting airlocks, so I reckon this is the most likley cause. Drain and refill the system and I reckon that will cure it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Have read of this thread, It may help. http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/4068-newbie-needs-advice/?hl=lock#entry21442 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 ive not replaced it yet ive bought one and awaiting for it to arrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Stick your nose in the overflow and smell for exhaust/petrol smell. Also check the overflow for bubbles while the car is running. That may indicate hg. There's also a sniff test a garage can do for you to detect hydro carbons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 what one is the overflow the one by the rad or the other near the intercooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 The plastic bottle with flip lid is overflow/expansion tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevell Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 The rust could be where it's been filled with to much water to coolant ratio and has started to rust the inside , thermostat might not be opening or air lock ,they are absolute !Removed! for air locks , but I have a good way of getting the air out :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 will do that at the weekend how do you get the air lock out nevell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 did you get this from a dealer? take it back for them to fix ? yeah if the coolant is old it looks like rusty water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 i want to fix it so i know its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 whip thermostat out, boil kettle put it in a jug, pour water over it and if it doesnt spring open then its knackered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 yeah thats what my dad said lol but ive got one on its way but been waiting a while now i bought it on the 7th from scoobyworld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I'd get a hydrocarbon sniff test done at a different reputable garage to rule out combustion gasses in the coolant before working on it yourself , as they might say that you voided the warranty . if the head gaskets have gone it's going to cost a fair bit and the garage should be paying for it so soon after purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 STi lump time! £££ lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 i was going to get the rac out and let them check it out 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveuk260.Esq Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 i was going to get the rac out and let them check it outIf your not paying for it. Why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 then if they find a problem ive got it written down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Is this car on eBay mate ?, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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