coolant problem
#1
coolant problem
i have a 93 3.4 i just replaced the thermostat cause it was overheating just sitting there after a while and the water pump wasnt leaking. I then took off the radiator cap and started the engine and coolant started to come out of the top of the radiator i was just wandering what the h@#@ the problem could be since i=there is no coolant getting to the block or what
Last edited by gville4life; 03-04-2010 at 03:40 PM. Reason: misspelled a word
#2
Did the car overheat after you replaced the thermo? Not knowing all the details nor alot of info from your original post but that is a sign of blown head gasket pressurizing your coolant system.
Last edited by osduck5; 03-04-2010 at 03:54 PM.
#4
just saying, could be a symptom of a head gasket needing replaced but without knowing if there are SES light on, codes, has the coolant system been flushed,bled, radiator clean, fans working, etc. that is only a symptom and might not be your problem. However, if the engine is cold, your rad cap removed, radiator topped off and after a few minutes of running engine, coolant starts bubbling and blows out over the top of the radiator neck, then very well could be a leaking head gasket.
#7
i have a 93 3.4 i just replaced the thermostat cause it was overheating just sitting there after a while and the water pump wasnt leaking. I then took off the radiator cap and started the engine and coolant started to come out of the top of the radiator i was just wandering what the h@#@ the problem could be since i=there is no coolant getting to the block or what
Is your car still overheating? Does it consume coolant? Does it have any white smoke (that may smell sweet)?