1994 Peugeot 306 engine keeps pressurizing

1994 PEUGEOT 306
137,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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IANITQUIETSURESON
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hi there, iv'e got a peugeot 306 1.9 d turbo just changed the cylinder head and gasket, thermostat, water pump and radiator also flushed out the heater matrix but now the radiator keeps emptying itself all over the floor. When i bleed the system its ok but when i put the bleed nipples back in the radiator empties !!! any ideas please
Jan 23, 2009 at 3:17 PM
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DAVE H
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recheck cylinder compression suspect headgasket incorrectly fitted or faulty gasket/warped head
Mar 14, 2010 at 10:04 AM
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