Avensis T27 2011 2.0 D4D loosing water pressure in water hoses...Headgasket?

[avensisd4d786]

So after paying a fortune on injector trouble stated in my last post.

Car is loosing water. No visible leaks. Water pump was changed a week ago. Was loosing water before. I Was topping up then but not as much. Its Worse now

Radiator pipe on right hand side near Battery as alot of pressure this softens when i loosen bleed screw.

Water bottle has oil vapour but actual coolant is clean.

Dipstick has no water signs or oil filler cap.

Suspicion is water is escaping through the overflow pipe due to pressure.

As when we take the bleed/rubber bung of water bottle. There is alot of pressure and bubbles.

No leaks inside in cabin either so heater matrix should be ok.

Mileage is approx 180,000

Any advice. 

Is it headgasket or is there a blockage in cooling system.

Alot of problems with this engine compared to 1cd-ftv engine

[avensisd4d786]

No smoke out of exhaust either

[Suzuki boi]

Had a very similar issue with a ford smax 2.0 hdi.

Losing coolant as soon as engine underload.

Tried numerous things as was told that engine never blows a head gasket.

Thought egr cooler,expansion tank,tank cap.

Confirmed exhaust gases were leaking into cooling system so head gasket was gone.

Sounds like it could be head gasket

[mrfixer]

This will confirm it....

RELD Cylinder Head Gasket Tester Kit CO2 Combusion Leak Gas Test Universal for All Cars and Motorcycles Petrol Diesel Block Rapid Engine Leak Detector for 50 Tests https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RS3N98V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GkdrEbCH09BHG

[avensisd4d786]

Looks like head gasket- coolant pipes have oil vapor- bubbling in water tank,

 

head is getting stripped- will be getting skimmed early next week.

 

does anyone have the torque settings for the 1ad-ftv engine  

[Konrad C]

See if this member know and if everything applies to you - 

 

[avensisd4d786]

Thank you for that Konrad. I just need a manual now.

T27 isnt as reliable as T25. Might have to move onto Auris next 

[Konrad C]

1 hour ago, avensisd4d786 said:

Thank you for that Konrad. I just need a manual now.

T27 isnt as reliable as T25. Might have to move onto Auris next 

"I", the Avensis ZR petrol engine is far more reliable than the diesel. What I lose in extra torque and slightly better economy, I gain in reliability and less servicing, plus no DPF/EGR to worry about. Add the turbo and injectors to the mix. The ZR Valvematic engine can have issues too!
You have been unlucky.
Auris TS hybrid will be good. Just get the under body shield to protect the catalytic converter!    

[Konrad C]

Quick update. I went to a garage who allowed me to see the Autodata spec of the engine. I sent avensisd4d786 the info he needed, so hopefully has successfully got the engine repaired. He's a better man than me to tackle such a job. 👍