my 306 1.9 tdi meridian

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You mentioned the engine temp rose significantly. These engines don't like getting hot and I wouldn't be surprised if you had blown the head gasket. Or it may have gone before you got the car which would explain it losing water.

when i say rose significantly it sat just below 90 cooled down nearly instantly once i drove of again it rarely went as high as 70 in the past now it all seems settled but will be flushing the system once i have re-read the guide on how to do it