Mechanical repairs

Cooling system

Overheating causes expensive damage quickly. A cooling fault that costs a few hundred dollars to fix becomes a head gasket if you keep driving on it. If the temperature gauge is climbing, stop and call.

Book cooling system 0450 852 223

When to book this in

Temperature gauge reading higher than usual

Sweet smell or steam from the engine bay

Coolant puddle under the front of the car

Heater blowing cold when the engine is warm

What we actually do

Cooling system pressure test to locate leaks

Radiator and condenser inspection

Water pump inspection for bearing play and weeping

Thermostat operation tested

Hoses and clamps inspected for perishing

Cooling fan and fan clutch operation checked

Coolant drained, flushed and refilled to specification

What it costs

Depends on which component failed and how accessible it is. Some water pumps sit behind the timing cover, which adds labour.

We quote before starting. If the job changes once the car is on the hoist, we call you rather than adding it to the invoice.

At a glance

Time off the road: Same day for hoses and thermostats. Radiator or pump work, one to two days.
Category: Mechanical repairs
Vehicles: All makes and models
Quoting: Before any work starts

Book this service

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Often booked with this

Engine repairs

Timing components, gaskets, cooling faults and internal work.

Diagnostics

Fault-code scanning and tracing the actual cause.

Extensive service

Deeper service covering the items a basic oil change leaves alone.