Loss of engine coolant
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 155 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1992–1998
- Section
- Loss of engine coolant › Loss of engine coolant
Engine cooling (V6)Loss of engine coolant
LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT
TEST A
| TEST PROCEDURE | RESULT | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| A5 CHECK GASKETS - Check tht there are no leaks from around the coolant pump gaskets or from the thermostat group |
OK NOT OK |
Proceed to phase A6 Replace the gasket between the pump and the engine or the gaskets between the engine and the thermostat unit |
| A6 CHECK PUMP AND THERMOSTAT GROUP - Check that there are no cracks or other defects on the water pump or thermostat group |
OK NOT OK |
Proceed to phase A7 Replace the faulty parts |
| A7 CHECK CYLINDER HEADS - Check that the cylinder heads are tightened to the correct torque. If the torque is incorrect, check the condition of the cylinder head gaskets |
NOT OK | Tighten the screws to the correct torque or replace the gaskets of the cylinder heads. (In this case check that the engine oil has not been contaminated by engine coolant) |
End of test A
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