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Just done a relatively long journey with the TF, at the end of the journey I noticed that water/coolant was pissing out from around the engine area. Oil gauge was at 110 and Engine Temp was just under halfway. never really moved through the whole journey. I am however experiencing a whirring slight squeal type noise on start up from cold, which normally goes after about 5mins of the car heating up.

Water pump?

If there is still water coming out, look from the back as to which side. If it is the drivers side (and roughly behind the wheel), then very likely the water pump, If passenger side and more towards the front, then most likely a hose that's gone. Either way, don't drive the car!

Yes it did come from the drivers side behind the wheel.

That is why your belt is squealling its getting wet

The coolant loss was at the end of the journey, the slight whining/squeal noise is only for the first 5mins of driving form cold.

Just tested the fan following the youtube post of how to. did not hear any fan kicking in at the engine area, when I had the plug disconnected. Checked inner fuse box, no issues and also under bonnet fuse box again no issues.

Ok definite problems here!

The engine bay fan is not working even when temp sensor is disconnected, was able to access the fan from the drivers side scoop, it's not stuck as it moved freely. All fuses are intact!

Is the rad fan also meant to come on with the temp sensor disconnected? if so then that also sounds like it was not working.

Suggestion?

fuses, check them first. Easy fix maybe?

SMGITHY75 wrote: wrote:

Ok definite problems here!

The engine bay fan is not working even when temp sensor is disconnected, was able to access the fan from the drivers side scoop, it's not stuck as it moved freely. All fuses are intact!

Is the rad fan also meant to come on with the temp sensor disconnected? if so then that also sounds like it was not working.

Suggestion?

IF the fuses are all OK and the fan is still not working, it is possible the fan has seized or failed. First thing to see is if you can rotate the blades, which is not easy due to the location. If you can and after rotating them it still does not fire up, there could be a wiring issue so check the plug on the fan. If you can't turn the blades it is new fan time!

Having said that, I have one you can have if need be

I managed to turn the fan by taking the side scoop out, was able to the turn the fan by hand straight away with no friction, so I would assume it was not seized. I have been told to change the fuses anyway even if they dont look like they have blown. Will try that tomorrow!

How accesible is the plug at the fan?

Appreciate the offer of the fan, I will let you know if I will need it, many thanks!

Under the steering wheel.

Fuse 6

OK had the panel off today and got to the connector at the fan. No sign of corrosion at the contact points and still no sign of life at the fan.

Will try the relay and will change over the fuses even though they look ok.