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The other day I noticed that the cap on the gearbox oil filler was open... and just above there has clearly been coolant loss.... I was a bit concerned that water could have gone into the gearbox. Further to this I wondered how I can check to see if the gearbox has sufficient oil... is there a way ...

Yep the new sensor has definitely done the trick so I am really pleased.

Got a new Temperature Sensor today and I think it has done the trick... it looks like the old one was the wrong type and therefore the owner used PTFE tape to seal it! :shock: of course it didn't and clearly there has been coolant loss over the years. The care was cold and started first time, but ...

I just called the seller and said "whats the story with the non starting"... of course he denied it saying it started first time when I tried it and that it wasn't warm when I did. That he didn't know what I was talking about and it was sold in good faith.... I know one thing this problem hasn't ...

Hi all, new to the forum and I have just bought a 97 1.6 GL 6n generall y speaking it is in very good condition considering it's age.

There are a few issues though the most improtant one being that the car starts on the key first time... but promptly dies... try again... same thing... and again ...