72931 - X08 EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION

The engine coolant consumption is excessive.
STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Carry out a preliminary visual inspection of the cooling system to check that there are no coolant leaksMove on to Step Presence of leaksContinue following the instructions in table X010    Continue following the instructions in the table X10 ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
1COOLING SYSTEM LEAKAGE TESTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the test equipment replacing the expansion tank cap, pressurize the system and check that the pressure is maintained at the correct value and there are no leaksMove on to Step 1. Pressure incorrect without leaksMove on to Step
2. Pressure incorrect with leaks2. Continue following the instructions in table X010    Continue following the instructions in the table X10 ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
2CYLINDER HEAD CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Remove the head.Check:

  • Cylinder head surface planarity correct
  • Cylinder head support surface on cylinder block planarity correct;
Move on to Step 1. Cylinder head plane defective1. Regrind the cylinder head plane
2. Cylinder block plane defective2. Regring the cylinder block plane
3. Planes correct, head gasket faulty3. Change the head gasket
3CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer present