1992 Ford Fiesta cylinder head

1992 FORD FIESTA
94,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CRAIG RADCLIFFE
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I have a 1992 mk3 fiesta 1.6 rs turbo which has just had the cylinder head skimmed and a full new gasket kit replaced. the problem is its still doing the same as before. its pressurising the water and not flowing properly therefor running really hot when i switch it off it bubbles away and is left with little or no water in the expansion tank i have bled it time and time again and it satill persists! pls help!!!!!!!
Jul 1, 2010 at 7:33 AM
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JIM SHIRRON
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Have you tested the cap?
Jul 1, 2010 at 7:57 AM
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CRAIG RADCLIFFE
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yes i replaced the cap with a new one from ford anyway i also had the head pressure tested and vacuum tested when it was away being machined.
Jul 1, 2010 at 9:09 AM
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