I just bought a Mitsubishi Colt 2.8tdi 2005 model and when driving I experience temperature rise after at least 40kms driving at 110 – 120kms/hr. When I stop and open hood I realise coolant was pushed out through the breather pipe attached to the radiator neck..
I realized the radiator top tank experienced pressure and broke off from the securing clips holding it to the radiator.
I have sent the radiator for repairs, also found out the thermostat was missing..
The radiator cap wasn’t closing perfectly according to my judgement because the plastic seat for it on the radiator was distorted and not flat..
My radiator is now back, top tank replaced and radiator pressure tested. I am now looking for the right thermostat since the one I bought needs a thermostat seal to fit perfectly…
I am yet to fit all these back and hope it’s not anything to do with cylinder head, or is it…??🙆♀️🙆♀️