1985 Austin Metro 1275 Auto

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Sticks. said:

Have you checked/replaced the pressure cap?

Yeh I replaced that when I first bought the car as the old one was knackered. I’ll have a proper look at it this weekend and find out what the problem is.

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bongtom said:

Head or gasket issue or airlock?

Probably head gasket.

I’ve just popped over there with my truck and it started straight up and idled nicely. Thankfully the overheating doesn’t seem to have done the engine any harm!

I’ve moved the car over to my Nans where all my tools are and it’s a much safer road to leave it rather than outside my house!

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May as well update this seeing as it’s been over a year!

The Metro is still sitting at my Nans house. It’s been promoted to the driveway and has been covered up and that’s about it.

I advertised it for sale a few months back but haven’t really had any interest, so I’m going to order a head gasket set for it and replace all that, take it to the local classic Mini garage and get the carb sorted and then chuck an MOT on it. Still no idea what I’ll do with it then as I still have no money a year and a half after losing my job but at least I’ll be able to take it to some shows with a for sale sign in the window.