Sound like it could be the head gasket given it was starting to heat up prior. Anyway its not a massive job to do the head gasket on a TU engine, and they are known for going. I think it would be a shame to not get it done. If I recall you hadn't changed the cam belt, so just treat it as an add-on to a cam belt change.
Hello! Wow, sad to hear this, usually 306's are far more reliable than today's cars. I think the thermostat housing might be cracked, the O-ring might be broken, the coolant hose might have split, or the temp sensor might be unscrewed. Not sure if there is a coolant plug in the block there, if yes, that might have cracked. I think all of these are easy and cheap fixes. Also, maybe it's a good thing that it broke, now you can flush the cooling system and put in some fresh 50-50 mix of de-ionized water with antifreeze. Do not use pure water or pure antifreeze. Antifreeze is good because it prevents rust but it's not great for cooling; on the other side, water is great for cooling but a horrible rusting environment.
Sound like it could be the head gasket given it was starting to heat up prior. Anyway its not a massive job to do the head gasket on a TU engine, and they are known for going. I think it would be a shame to not get it done. If I recall you hadn't changed the cam belt, so just treat it as an add-on to a cam belt change.
These engines are known for blowing their head gaskets. Coolant change every 2 years is vital.
Hello! Wow, sad to hear this, usually 306's are far more reliable than today's cars. I think the thermostat housing might be cracked, the O-ring might be broken, the coolant hose might have split, or the temp sensor might be unscrewed. Not sure if there is a coolant plug in the block there, if yes, that might have cracked. I think all of these are easy and cheap fixes. Also, maybe it's a good thing that it broke, now you can flush the cooling system and put in some fresh 50-50 mix of de-ionized water with antifreeze. Do not use pure water or pure antifreeze. Antifreeze is good because it prevents rust but it's not great for cooling; on the other side, water is great for cooling but a horrible rusting environment.
Also, change the thermostat for a new one.
hello, could you please show me where fuel filter is located on this car? :D
Hi Mate, sorry to hear of your dilemma Ok Does it still turn over / with the starter and run ? no signs of obvious coolant leaks
Blown head gasket I think, unfortunately...