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ziggy
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Sep 24, 2015, 2:42 PM

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ford focus 2001


i have noticed a bubbling sound of water coming from below the heater near the center console at the front it sounds like water with sludge running round every time i rev the engine oil is fine water does not over heat can anyone shed some light please.


Hammer Time
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Sep 24, 2015, 3:36 PM

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If it happens when you throttle the engine, then you may have some air in the cooling system.

Have it pressure tested for leaks.



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ziggy
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Oct 1, 2015, 1:46 PM

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OK i i drove it a small way down the road and could hear a slight grinding sound ,i just stopped at the garage and the water pump seized up right there ,i had a new water pump fitted along with the belt and topped up with anti freeze ,i drove it away and still have the swooshing sound of water not as much as it was before but its still there anyone ?


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Oct 1, 2015, 5:20 PM

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Maybe the heater core needs to be back flushed.





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