X08 ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION - Alfa - GT - eLearn

125000722 - X08 ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION

The engine coolant consumption is high.

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	First visually inspect the cooling system to check that there are no coolant leaks.	Continue to Step 1	There are leaks	Continue according to the instructions for theSee table See table X10 ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
1	COOLING SYSTEM LEAKAGE CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Connect the test equipment replacing the expansion tank cap, pressurize the system to a value of slightly below 1.4 bar and check that the pressure remains at the recommended value for a few minutes and that there are no visible leaks. Op. Op. 0510C30 COOLING SYSTEM - TIGHTNESS TEST	Continue to Step 3	Fall in pressure detected with no visible leaks	Continue to Step 2
		Continue to Step 3	Fall in pressure detected with visible leaks	Continue according to the instructions for theSee table See table X10 ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
2	CHECKING CYLINDER HEAD	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Remove the head Op. Op. 1016C10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL. Check: That the planarity of the cylinder head plane is correct That the planarity of the cylinder head support surface on the cylinder block is correct	Continue to Step 9	Cylinder head plane defective	Regrind the cylinder head plane Op. Op. 1016E10 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVED - OVERHAUL
			Cylinder block/crankcase plane defective	Regrind the cylinder block/crankcase plane
			Planes correct, head gasket faulty	Replace the cylinder head gasket Op. 1016B10
3	Continue as instructed by the tester	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis	.