Hello,
I would like to present to you my problem that accompanies my Suzuki Grand Vitara II 1.9 Ddis car from 2007.
According to the car's mileage, it's time to replace the timing gear. I decided to buy a set from Contitech (timing gear + pump). After finishing the replacement and venting by the mechanics, I picked up the car and drove close to the house.
Unfortunately, as it turned out later in days, I noticed that it ejected coolant through the expansion tank, and more precisely through the plug. I looked under the hood because the pointer while driving jumped literally in a second from the temperature that was equal to the half on the red field (max 5s) and then it returned to the half.
Concerned, I started reading the first posts on the web, which could be the reasons. I thought - the system may still have air in it. From my observations, it showed that the liquid was only thrown out on a small circuit. After opening the large circuit, it no longer ejected liquid, but only a little bit remained at the bottom in the expansion tank (below the minimum). Unfortunately, I couldn't cope with it myself.
So the car went to the mechanic again, tried to vent again, to no avail. So on our next visit we made a bet that it might be a Thermostat, that it opens too late or cuts, etc. CHANGED - but unfortunately the symptom hasn't stopped.
In the meantime, black sediment appeared in the expansion tank. (it wasn't oil).
Reading further on the Internet, I read that the symptom may also be caused by damage to the head gasket and the ingress of exhaust gases into the cooling system. That's why I bought a test for CO2 in the expansion tank. I did the test and it really turned from blue to green (it detected the exhaust gases in the tank - according to the instructions)
So the car goes back to the mechanic, the head goes to another factory (the best one chosen in nearby places) to plan and check for leaks, replace the seals etc. All new gaskets and bolts were ordered, almost everything from ERLING. (head, collector, vacuum pump, etc.)
After picking up the first run again and the fluid dumped again.
This time the mechanics were betting that maybe I had a faulty pump in the set, the impeller was a bit different from the original one I had installed. So I ordered a pump from another company. However, this pattern also turned out to be wrong.
Mechanics have already said that they checked the patency of the hoses, bypassed the heater, cooler, EGR cooler, thermostat, vented several times ... and unfortunately they already lack ideas what else it could be. The test still shows the presence of fumes in the system. Before replacing the timing gear, there were no disturbing symptoms or engine problems. Please help. What else can be checked and what could have caused such a defect ... Thank you in advance for any help.
I would like to present to you my problem that accompanies my Suzuki Grand Vitara II 1.9 Ddis car from 2007.
According to the car's mileage, it's time to replace the timing gear. I decided to buy a set from Contitech (timing gear + pump). After finishing the replacement and venting by the mechanics, I picked up the car and drove close to the house.
Unfortunately, as it turned out later in days, I noticed that it ejected coolant through the expansion tank, and more precisely through the plug. I looked under the hood because the pointer while driving jumped literally in a second from the temperature that was equal to the half on the red field (max 5s) and then it returned to the half.
Concerned, I started reading the first posts on the web, which could be the reasons. I thought - the system may still have air in it. From my observations, it showed that the liquid was only thrown out on a small circuit. After opening the large circuit, it no longer ejected liquid, but only a little bit remained at the bottom in the expansion tank (below the minimum). Unfortunately, I couldn't cope with it myself.
So the car went to the mechanic again, tried to vent again, to no avail. So on our next visit we made a bet that it might be a Thermostat, that it opens too late or cuts, etc. CHANGED - but unfortunately the symptom hasn't stopped.
In the meantime, black sediment appeared in the expansion tank. (it wasn't oil).
Reading further on the Internet, I read that the symptom may also be caused by damage to the head gasket and the ingress of exhaust gases into the cooling system. That's why I bought a test for CO2 in the expansion tank. I did the test and it really turned from blue to green (it detected the exhaust gases in the tank - according to the instructions)
So the car goes back to the mechanic, the head goes to another factory (the best one chosen in nearby places) to plan and check for leaks, replace the seals etc. All new gaskets and bolts were ordered, almost everything from ERLING. (head, collector, vacuum pump, etc.)
After picking up the first run again and the fluid dumped again.
This time the mechanics were betting that maybe I had a faulty pump in the set, the impeller was a bit different from the original one I had installed. So I ordered a pump from another company. However, this pattern also turned out to be wrong.
Mechanics have already said that they checked the patency of the hoses, bypassed the heater, cooler, EGR cooler, thermostat, vented several times ... and unfortunately they already lack ideas what else it could be. The test still shows the presence of fumes in the system. Before replacing the timing gear, there were no disturbing symptoms or engine problems. Please help. What else can be checked and what could have caused such a defect ... Thank you in advance for any help.
