hello all
First of all, I'm a total novice when it comes to tinkering about with engines - checking oil level and topping up radiator is about the limit of my knowledge, so this will all sound a bit stupid.
I've got a 1994 Vauxhall Midi diesel van with 2L Isuzu engine. Yesterday it lost power completely so I had to stop - engine had overheated, steam & oil fumes and wouldn't restart. So I left it for a bit, put more water in the radiator and it was ok until I got home (about 40 miles). I must have put at least 7 litres of water in it. The oil level is fine but there are small spots of oil where the van's been parked.
On my dashboard a light comes on which according to the manual means there's water in the fuel filter and it has to be drained. It only comes on on ignition and goes out during normal running but the manual doesn't say it's supposed to light up on ignition - so I'm confused.
What I want to know is a) have I done any serious damage to the engine, and b) what might have caused it.
thanks in advance and sorry for the daft questions Andy
ps, I've noticed my temp gauge has stopped working