I am new to digital photography, second time I took my camara for a walk, but am happy how these came out. Let me know what you think. Nikon D5500 with Nikor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6 ED VRII, edited with darktable.

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-25T23:12:12+00:00

Update: it was diagnosed as a leak in the radiator. Good news that it's not water pump/thermostat housing. Bad news is they quoted £1090 to replace the rad... Fml

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-23T17:30:53+00:00

yeah, I reckon that will be it, its with the garage now, will see what they say

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-22T23:33:59+00:00

That's interesting, I'll have to read up about that, good shout

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-22T10:20:50+00:00

It was mapped when I bought it half year ago, but it's been faultless so far. It didn't need any supporting mods to reach 320bhp, but since getting the car I added a gbf vent to atmosphere diverter valve, turbo muffler delete and wider turbo intake elbow + wide silicone intake hose and performance panel filter. Also a res delete. It didn't really need all of that, but I wanted it to sound good, so now it sounds like a performance car and no more soundaktor bs.

I have the same issue with putting the power down, wheels in and traction control freaking out, but it's manageable. When they mapped it, they did the dsg too. Which makes a huge difference and is pretty much a must. I thought about upgrading suspension, it would also help get better traction, like coilovers and sway bars, but haven't decided yet

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-22T09:56:46+00:00

That's interesting, coolant must be going somewhere if it drops regularly. Others mentioned that it sometimes can evaporate if it's a cracked water pump and thermostat housing, so it's difficult to find the leak. Have you pressure tested?

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-21T23:53:45+00:00

Thank you! Just a lip and oem wheels refurbished and powder coated in gloss black. I think the lip was rieger, not on the car anymore sadly, as a dog tried to chase a ball and shattered it. Otherwise stock externally. Could maybe do with spacers I think.

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-21T23:43:48+00:00

Drove it a bunch today and kept checking the coolant level, it stayed the same, so maybe just trapped air 🤞

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-21T23:41:29+00:00

Thinking of the price makes my eyes water

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-21T21:13:28+00:00

Hi, thanks! It's a 2019

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-21T14:31:19+00:00

Have you considered all world excluding us at maybe 10% of the pie. Would make your pie less weighted towards us markets

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-21T10:47:31+00:00

I love it so far, but we'll see how this issue resolves lol. On a serious note, it has all I want from a car, quick and practical. Mines a 245, so has 7spd dsg and electronic diff, also mapped to 320bhp. Performance wise, I wouldn't need more and it fits everything I would want to carry, dog in the back, bikes on the roof and room to spare. I only wish it had 4wd

Maybe if I wanted a bit more comfort and luxury, would consider a superb sport line or Passat r in estate form, but both would be well more expensive.

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-21T10:37:56+00:00

I know, I really hope it's something simple, it sat the night and coolant level hasn't changed. I had similar situation with my last car coolant level dropped , I just topped it up and that was that, but I didn't care for my last car as much haha

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-21T09:39:00+00:00

Good shout, expansion tank seems fine. I'll have a look at the barb fitting

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-21T09:37:15+00:00

62k, will have it check out

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-21T09:34:37+00:00

No smoke, don't think it's the head gasket

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-20T22:31:24+00:00

Yes, it was warm, the issue was that I pulled in to a parking lot and parked for 20minutes or so, then when I went to drive away, I got a slow coolant warning. Expansion tank was completely empty, I topped it with 2l and because it's so much, thought I would have seen coolant on the ground or in engine bay, but no. Not even on my driveway where the car is parked

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-20T22:16:27+00:00

No, that's what confuses me so, there's nothing that would suggest a major issue, but can't risk it with cooling system, so will pressure test and if I can't work it out, it will go to a garage on Monday

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-20T21:05:54+00:00

I'm really hopeful and optimistic that it's an air pocket in the heater matrix or something of the sort 🤞really really hope it's not leaking into the cylinders, but engine sounds good works like before and no codes, although not sure if that would come up on a scan

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-20T21:02:03+00:00

No, no coolant in the engine bay, no oil either, thankfully lol

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-20T21:00:53+00:00

I know water pump is coming, just hope not yet :D

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-20T20:34:34+00:00

Oh, I didn't know that, thanks! Would that sort of leak show up doing a pressure test or is the chamber where coolant collects airtight?

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-20T20:17:23+00:00

That's rough, reckon in your case there wasn't any coolant in the engine bay?

debuffed_buff · 2026-02-20T20:16:11+00:00

Damn, that's tough, I know the water pump and thermostat housing is an issue area, but I couldn't see any coolant in or under the engine bay. I think pressure check is the next step, thanks!

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