I know this may be a dumb question but what are those black plastic like hoses under hood called? They have little ridges going the entire length and some of them have clamps on them. not the radiator hose or anything like that. I'm asking because one of mine has a long split down the middle of it. I noticed it while I was changing my air filter. Is that a problem? I need to know the name of it. Thanks.
Black plastic hoses?
It's actuallly a wire wrap. that's how they are made, it keeps several wires together and it also keeps them free of dirt and out of the way of moving parts
Black plastic hoses?
I don't know, but is it just one of the hoses that is holding wires together? I know those have long splits down them sometimes. Otherwise I am just not sure what plastic like hose it could be.
lol, that's what I was talking about Duce, I just didn't know what it was actually called. Glad someone else thinks that too, my answer wasn't way off then.
There two types of hose that look like that. One is what Duce described, and is called convolute. It protects wiring from abrasion mainly. It has a split in the middle so that the wiring can be inserted, or removed for that matter. The other type that looks similar is the tubing used for evaporative emissions. Instead of short squared off ridges like convolute, this type tubing has rounded ridges, and has nothing inside it. A simple inspection and a squeeze will tell what type hose it is. If it's convolute, it's supposed to be split. If it's not, your check engine light will be on soon!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
1997 Dodge intrepid antifreeze leaking through the overflow hose?
I had a little leak that was causing me to put antifreeze in about every 2 weeks. I was told of bar leak to block leaks.That was then put into the hose of the radiator since it doesn't have the kind of radiator you can just pour it into. Now the car is fine when I drive but if I sit in park the needle goes to half and when I turn it off antifreeze boils over through the overflow hose and I can hear the bubbling . The reservoir then is empty in the morning when I check the car. Changed water pump and thermostat. I was told to maybe try to have the radiator flushed. The thing is this didn't start happening until the bar leak was placed in the radiator. Anyone has any ideas? The needle never gets to the half mark until I sit in park then this all happens. HELP!! Should I try to have radiator flushed?
1997 Dodge intrepid antifreeze leaking through the overflow hose?
ever who told you to add bars leak to it didn't like you very much because adding that to it is real bad idea,it will clog things up like the heater core along with the radiator and cause more problems than you originally had with it,what you need to do is flush the whole system out including the radiator and the engine and hope that you can get all this out of it,if you don't it will cause more problems than you have now,that stuff was only meant to be used in severe cases where you couldn't get to a repair shop other wise never use it,good luck on it,
1997 Dodge intrepid antifreeze leaking through the overflow hose?
thanks man,i hope that didn't clog the system up to bad,i haven't ever used it and hope to never have to but have had vehicles in the shop that had it in them and it was a mess to get cleaned out,good luck with it.
Odd. Can you locate a pinhole leak in the upper or lower radiator hoses?
Also, check the overflow container -- does it have any cracks?
Somewhere there is obviously a leak, which prevents pressure from building, which allows overflow.
It's probably in the radiator or upper/lower hoses, because that's the pressurized system.
If this is a 2.7 engine, you might have a leaking bleeder housing. It's a black box that sits on the block. You should see a sensor and a bleeder screw on top and three hoses that connect to it. I sell 1 of those every two weeks. They develop a small crack and let coolant leak out.
1997 Dodge intrepid antifreeze leaking through the overflow hose?
ever who told you to add bars leak to it didn't like you very much because adding that to it is real bad idea,it will clog things up like the heater core along with the radiator and cause more problems than you originally had with it,what you need to do is flush the whole system out including the radiator and the engine and hope that you can get all this out of it,if you don't it will cause more problems than you have now,that stuff was only meant to be used in severe cases where you couldn't get to a repair shop other wise never use it,good luck on it,
1997 Dodge intrepid antifreeze leaking through the overflow hose?
thanks man,i hope that didn't clog the system up to bad,i haven't ever used it and hope to never have to but have had vehicles in the shop that had it in them and it was a mess to get cleaned out,good luck with it.
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Odd. Can you locate a pinhole leak in the upper or lower radiator hoses?
Also, check the overflow container -- does it have any cracks?
Somewhere there is obviously a leak, which prevents pressure from building, which allows overflow.
It's probably in the radiator or upper/lower hoses, because that's the pressurized system.
If this is a 2.7 engine, you might have a leaking bleeder housing. It's a black box that sits on the block. You should see a sensor and a bleeder screw on top and three hoses that connect to it. I sell 1 of those every two weeks. They develop a small crack and let coolant leak out.
1997 Dodge intrepid antifreeze leaking through the overflow hose?
I had a little leak that was causing me to put antifreeze in about every 2 weeks. I was told of bar leak to block leaks.That was then put into the hose of the radiator since it doesn't have the kind of radiator you can just pour it into. Now the car is fine when I drive but if I sit in park the needle goes to half and when I turn it off antifreeze boils over through the overflow hose and I can hear the bubbling . The reservoir then is empty in the morning when I check the car. Changed water pump and thermostat. I was told to maybe try to have the radiator flushed. The thing is this didn't start happening until the bar leak was placed in the radiator. Anyone has any ideas? The needle never gets to the half mark until I sit in park then this all happens. HELP!! Should I try to have radiator flushed?
1997 Dodge intrepid antifreeze leaking through the overflow hose?
What happened is the Bar's Leak plugged up the tubes on your radiator. Pull it and take it down to a radiator shop and have it boiled and rodded out. It shouldn't cost much more that $35 or $40 bucks. Maybe $50. During the boil and rod process, the person doing the work will also leak check it. When you get it back, put it back together and refill with water first. If you still notice leaks, if it is the radiator, take it back. If it is the block, add about a quarter of a teaspoon of regular black pepper. The grains of the pepper will plug most small leaks without bonding together and plugging the radiator the way Bar's Leak does.
1997 Dodge intrepid antifreeze leaking through the overflow hose?
I've had this problem before and had to get the radiator replaced. Good luck! Radiator's don't cost that much as far as I know. I purchased one for about 100$, you can check junk yards or search for used on eBay motors.
1997 Dodge intrepid antifreeze leaking through the overflow hose?
What happened is the Bar's Leak plugged up the tubes on your radiator. Pull it and take it down to a radiator shop and have it boiled and rodded out. It shouldn't cost much more that $35 or $40 bucks. Maybe $50. During the boil and rod process, the person doing the work will also leak check it. When you get it back, put it back together and refill with water first. If you still notice leaks, if it is the radiator, take it back. If it is the block, add about a quarter of a teaspoon of regular black pepper. The grains of the pepper will plug most small leaks without bonding together and plugging the radiator the way Bar's Leak does.
1997 Dodge intrepid antifreeze leaking through the overflow hose?
I've had this problem before and had to get the radiator replaced. Good luck! Radiator's don't cost that much as far as I know. I purchased one for about 100$, you can check junk yards or search for used on eBay motors.
I changed the radiator, the thermostat, and the fan clutch on 84 Chevy and the temperature gauge gets hot!
The temperature gauge goes to 220 degrees and the coiled hoses look ok. What can I do?
I changed the radiator, the thermostat, and the fan clutch on 84 Chevy and the temperature gauge gets hot!
try a water pump.
I changed the radiator, the thermostat, and the fan clutch on 84 Chevy and the temperature gauge gets hot!
sensor maybe
does it really get hott or does it represent a fake temp
could be alot but check if the temp is real
if it is not most likely your sensor
Does it smoke when you crank the car, or does the oil look creamy like water in the oil, if so the head gasket is probably some thing to look at. The water pump is another part that needs to be looked at to see if it is making the coolant flow fast enough to cool. last it could just be the gauge, but if you smell something funny like antifreeze, or are loosing coolant then it probably is really running hot. If you can't work on it your self, I would take to a shop and ask them to quote you a price on fixing it, they will probably do this for free, You can discuss that at time of quote. this way you know what is wrong and don't have to spend money on the spot. Hope you have good luck.
Chris
220 degrees is probably OK if it doesn't blow out coolant.You have a pressure radiator cap so it can run above atmospheric boiling point.
I changed the radiator, the thermostat, and the fan clutch on 84 Chevy and the temperature gauge gets hot!
try a water pump.
I changed the radiator, the thermostat, and the fan clutch on 84 Chevy and the temperature gauge gets hot!
sensor maybe
does it really get hott or does it represent a fake temp
could be alot but check if the temp is real
if it is not most likely your sensor
Does it smoke when you crank the car, or does the oil look creamy like water in the oil, if so the head gasket is probably some thing to look at. The water pump is another part that needs to be looked at to see if it is making the coolant flow fast enough to cool. last it could just be the gauge, but if you smell something funny like antifreeze, or are loosing coolant then it probably is really running hot. If you can't work on it your self, I would take to a shop and ask them to quote you a price on fixing it, they will probably do this for free, You can discuss that at time of quote. this way you know what is wrong and don't have to spend money on the spot. Hope you have good luck.
Chris
220 degrees is probably OK if it doesn't blow out coolant.You have a pressure radiator cap so it can run above atmospheric boiling point.
Why does my 98 jeep grand cherokee continue to overheat?
i changed the radiator, the thermostat, thermostat housing, and flushed the system multiple times..i also took out the thermostat and it still overheats. the heat does not work, it just blows cold air and the upper rad hose has a lot of pressure in it after the thermostat opens. if i leave the cap off the rad then it will not overheat but i will lose fluid
Why does my 98 jeep grand cherokee continue to overheat?
1. Disconnect the heater lines at the core. Place a large container on top of the engine [higher the better]
2. Place hoses in the container %26amp; secure
3. Check the coolant. Make sure it's full.
4. Start the engine. Coolant should flow a a steady stream from one of the hoses.
5. If not - replace the water pump
6. If yes - then you may have a slight leak in a/the head gasket. Coolant does no always make its way through the crack. The pressures of combustion are much greater than the 15 PSI in the cooling system. Try to check the pressure within the cooling system. Normally around 15 PSI
18 - 20 PSI is high to extreme.
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Why does my 98 jeep grand cherokee continue to overheat?
its a Jeep....
b/c u need a new car. its asking u to kill it!!!
Sounds like could be the water pump,your getting presure at the top hose because of no circulatiom
I wonder if you changed the radiator cap when you changed the radiator. If you did not, do that, the radiator cap's pressure spring may be stuck and if it can't %26quot;pop%26quot; when the ideal temerature hits, it will create too much pressure in your system. Pressure is heat, and you will blow something soon enough like that. Also, you did not say if you replaced your water pump. If this pump is broken, it is not spinning when the engine is on, and all the coolant inside of the block is basically sitting there, getting hotter. Change the pump and the cap, this could also be why hot fluid isn't getting to your heater core
Could be the water pump...the heater not working could be a couple of things but initially it could stem from the fact that your water pump is on the fritz.
If this is the case, you definitely would want to get this fixed immediately. Not having your engine cooled would result in astronomical repair costs which, unless you love your 98 like I love my 97, would make more sense to get a new (another) vehicle versus fixing that one...mine is (thankfully) paid for, though it rides rough due to the short wheel base, it is well maintained...
I like the fact of jumping into something that'll start at the drop of a hat, run like a leopard, looks good, and is PAID FOR versus having a $500 a month note for the next 6 years!
Get your water pump checked...this could very well be the root of your dilemma!
Some cooling systems have a thermostat which is a double effect thermostat meaning that it does two jobs.
You cannot replace it with any any thing that looks the same,It must be the thermostat for that engine,taking it out will not fix the problem.
Next thing to do is to check to see if the water pump is pumping the water,one way to check is to look in the top of the radiator and you will see if the water is moving,when you accelerate the motor,the water level should drop.
Is there a bleed valve on the cooling system?.Some systems need to be bled of air in the system.This will look like tyre valve on one of the hoses.
Are there bubbles of air in the radiator?,if so,when you rev the engine,are there more bubbles?,If so then it is more than probable that you have blown a head gasket and this is what is blowing your coolant out of the radiator and that is why there is a lot of pressure in the top radiator hose.msdn streamreader
Why does my 98 jeep grand cherokee continue to overheat?
1. Disconnect the heater lines at the core. Place a large container on top of the engine [higher the better]
2. Place hoses in the container %26amp; secure
3. Check the coolant. Make sure it's full.
4. Start the engine. Coolant should flow a a steady stream from one of the hoses.
5. If not - replace the water pump
6. If yes - then you may have a slight leak in a/the head gasket. Coolant does no always make its way through the crack. The pressures of combustion are much greater than the 15 PSI in the cooling system. Try to check the pressure within the cooling system. Normally around 15 PSI
18 - 20 PSI is high to extreme.
- - -
Why does my 98 jeep grand cherokee continue to overheat?
its a Jeep....
b/c u need a new car. its asking u to kill it!!!
Sounds like could be the water pump,your getting presure at the top hose because of no circulatiom
I wonder if you changed the radiator cap when you changed the radiator. If you did not, do that, the radiator cap's pressure spring may be stuck and if it can't %26quot;pop%26quot; when the ideal temerature hits, it will create too much pressure in your system. Pressure is heat, and you will blow something soon enough like that. Also, you did not say if you replaced your water pump. If this pump is broken, it is not spinning when the engine is on, and all the coolant inside of the block is basically sitting there, getting hotter. Change the pump and the cap, this could also be why hot fluid isn't getting to your heater core
Could be the water pump...the heater not working could be a couple of things but initially it could stem from the fact that your water pump is on the fritz.
If this is the case, you definitely would want to get this fixed immediately. Not having your engine cooled would result in astronomical repair costs which, unless you love your 98 like I love my 97, would make more sense to get a new (another) vehicle versus fixing that one...mine is (thankfully) paid for, though it rides rough due to the short wheel base, it is well maintained...
I like the fact of jumping into something that'll start at the drop of a hat, run like a leopard, looks good, and is PAID FOR versus having a $500 a month note for the next 6 years!
Get your water pump checked...this could very well be the root of your dilemma!
Some cooling systems have a thermostat which is a double effect thermostat meaning that it does two jobs.
You cannot replace it with any any thing that looks the same,It must be the thermostat for that engine,taking it out will not fix the problem.
Next thing to do is to check to see if the water pump is pumping the water,one way to check is to look in the top of the radiator and you will see if the water is moving,when you accelerate the motor,the water level should drop.
Is there a bleed valve on the cooling system?.Some systems need to be bled of air in the system.This will look like tyre valve on one of the hoses.
Are there bubbles of air in the radiator?,if so,when you rev the engine,are there more bubbles?,If so then it is more than probable that you have blown a head gasket and this is what is blowing your coolant out of the radiator and that is why there is a lot of pressure in the top radiator hose.
Radiator fluid question?
ok so i own a 92 honda prelude ..after about 5 mins of driving it the temperature guage will hit up to the middle ...so i park my car n u could hear the coolant boiling with pressure i open the hood and all the fluid is coming out through the reservoir tank ....and all the hoses are packed with pressure..why is this happening..i already changed the radiator cap n flushed the old fluid n put the 50/50
Radiator fluid question?
Plugged radiator?
Bad water pump?
Bad radiator hose?
Blown head gasket?
Leak in the cooling system?
Take it to a radiator shop and get things checked out before you fry the engine.
Radiator fluid question?
change out the thermostat
you should check if the thermostat is not gettint stuck closed if ok check cooling fan
You have a plugged radiator have it removed and cleaned or better yet a new one is best.
if the temp guage is in the middle, and the coolant is boiling, then you have a bad temp guage. the overheating was answered by a previous person. any of the causes they listed could be it, or a combination of several. be prepared for a good size repair bill. if you ignore it you will destroy the motor
change the thermostat.
Replace the Thermostat, check the Hoses and Clamps again. You're losing Pressure Somewhere, along with a Bad Thermostat that is causing the Boiling. Make sure the Thermostat is Pointing the Right way and Centered properly so it will Open %26amp; Close Corroectly. Bad Tune-up or Excessively Lean Fuel Mix. will also contribute to the Overheat.
Radiator fluid question?
Plugged radiator?
Bad water pump?
Bad radiator hose?
Blown head gasket?
Leak in the cooling system?
Take it to a radiator shop and get things checked out before you fry the engine.
Radiator fluid question?
change out the thermostat
you should check if the thermostat is not gettint stuck closed if ok check cooling fan
You have a plugged radiator have it removed and cleaned or better yet a new one is best.
if the temp guage is in the middle, and the coolant is boiling, then you have a bad temp guage. the overheating was answered by a previous person. any of the causes they listed could be it, or a combination of several. be prepared for a good size repair bill. if you ignore it you will destroy the motor
change the thermostat.
Replace the Thermostat, check the Hoses and Clamps again. You're losing Pressure Somewhere, along with a Bad Thermostat that is causing the Boiling. Make sure the Thermostat is Pointing the Right way and Centered properly so it will Open %26amp; Close Corroectly. Bad Tune-up or Excessively Lean Fuel Mix. will also contribute to the Overheat.
How do you change the thermostat on a 98 BMW 323is?
My car continues to overheat and my husband has replaced the radiator, the hoses and the coolant resevoir. So we think it must be the thermostat. Is it fairly easy to replace for someone who replaced the radiator himself?
How do you change the thermostat on a 98 BMW 323is?
go to a BMW mechanic or dealer
How do you change the thermostat on a 98 BMW 323is?
go to a BMW mechanic or dealer
Are these symptoms of a bad thermostat?
I own a 1999 Ford Explorer but my wife is the primary driver of the vehicle. A few days ago she was on her way to work and left a huge trail of anti-freeze behind her. Later that day I checked the system for leaks and found what looked like a leaky lower radiator hose. I removed the hose to change it and upon inspection there were no tears. I reinstalled the hose, figuring the clamp was not seated properly, and the leak has been gone ever since.
I drove the Explorer today to make sure it is working properly and the temp gauge constantly goes above the center (190 degree). Today, it actually started drifting to the overheat position on my 5 minute ride home. When I got home, I left the car running and squeezed both hoses to feel for good flow. The upper hose definitely had good flow. The lower seemed like it had good flow also, but I'm not 100 percent. The line was pressurized but it got so hot under there I couldn't get a good feel for the flow. A bunch of coolant did come out of the hose while it was removed.
Could this be signs of a thermostat going bad? The only other thing I can think of is a bad water pump and that's only if I was wrong about the coolant flow in the lower radiator hose.
Are these symptoms of a bad thermostat?
The odd thing is that you said it lost lots of water, but you never said you put any in or checked its level?
You really should have.
If you are at all in doubt about the thermostat, then change it.
It only cost $3.
It should not take more than a few minutes I would guess.
The way to test a thermostat is to start with a cold engine.
Touch both radiator hoses, and they will both be cold.
Start the engine.
One will slowly get warmer. That is the return side that does not have the thermostat.
The other side should stay cold until the engine reaches proper operating temperature, and then instantly get hot.
It both get warm slowly, or the one delays too long before getting hot, then the thermostat is bad.
Are these symptoms of a bad thermostat?
yes, water pumps rarely stop working, they just leak.
I drove the Explorer today to make sure it is working properly and the temp gauge constantly goes above the center (190 degree). Today, it actually started drifting to the overheat position on my 5 minute ride home. When I got home, I left the car running and squeezed both hoses to feel for good flow. The upper hose definitely had good flow. The lower seemed like it had good flow also, but I'm not 100 percent. The line was pressurized but it got so hot under there I couldn't get a good feel for the flow. A bunch of coolant did come out of the hose while it was removed.
Could this be signs of a thermostat going bad? The only other thing I can think of is a bad water pump and that's only if I was wrong about the coolant flow in the lower radiator hose.
Are these symptoms of a bad thermostat?
The odd thing is that you said it lost lots of water, but you never said you put any in or checked its level?
You really should have.
If you are at all in doubt about the thermostat, then change it.
It only cost $3.
It should not take more than a few minutes I would guess.
The way to test a thermostat is to start with a cold engine.
Touch both radiator hoses, and they will both be cold.
Start the engine.
One will slowly get warmer. That is the return side that does not have the thermostat.
The other side should stay cold until the engine reaches proper operating temperature, and then instantly get hot.
It both get warm slowly, or the one delays too long before getting hot, then the thermostat is bad.
Are these symptoms of a bad thermostat?
yes, water pumps rarely stop working, they just leak.
Changing car coolant?
(i dont plan on reverse flush), just flush, fill and go. When i am running hose water through radiator(with petcock open) to flush, should car be running, dumb question, hurts to ask, but thanks
Changing car coolant?
No... When I did it I didn't have it on... not sure that's a good idea..
Changing car coolant?
Yes it helps clean out the engine as well.
Keep an eye on the temp and keep the radiator topped off.
run the car with the heater on the fan on high.run the water into the radiator just dont let it empty while running the car.running the heater will flush the heater core also.
no it should not be running the coolant gets very hot and if it splashes out on you it will burn you very badly!
Your car should be running but if its not getting hot idling you don't need to flush unless its really dirty
Changing car coolant?
No... When I did it I didn't have it on... not sure that's a good idea..
Changing car coolant?
Yes it helps clean out the engine as well.
Keep an eye on the temp and keep the radiator topped off.
run the car with the heater on the fan on high.run the water into the radiator just dont let it empty while running the car.running the heater will flush the heater core also.
no it should not be running the coolant gets very hot and if it splashes out on you it will burn you very badly!
Your car should be running but if its not getting hot idling you don't need to flush unless its really dirty
92 Mustang GT overheating?
Back in march it overheated one day with out notice. Never had a leak or wet spot in the garage at all or anything and one day boom it happened. Came to find out it was the water pump. Had the water pump replaced, drove car for a week and bam ,started over heating again. Replaced thermostat a few weeks later, still O H. Had a compression test done and nothing is leaking or losing compression. Head gasket is fine no smoke or water in oil. Just looked today and the top radiator hose looked loose and to my surprise the piece that the hose goes over was completely off. So now i know it needs new radiator. But I've noticed before this inside radiator is all white and looks corroded. Could this be my cause of OH? Ive tried everything that everyone has told me. Also how hard is it to change the radiator?
Thanks
92 Mustang GT overheating?
The white inside could be lime left-over from the overheating. Pulling the radiator is a drive way afternoon, if the weather is decent. While you have it apart, replace both radiator hoses. I think the Mustang radiator is the same as the Crown Vickie, %26amp; if you're going to keep the car, spent the extra couple of bucks for the heavy duty radiator with extra cooling cores.
92 Mustang GT overheating?
this is a trick - its out there - and its old
drain its - coffee filter it - add water and 2 gallons white vinegar - run it till hot - its mild acid thing - isopropyl rubbing alcohol - below 32 degrees add - radiator cap off - it will free up or leak
ask mom how she cleans coffee makerWill giving my 6 week old cryptoapi vs capicom
Thanks
92 Mustang GT overheating?
The white inside could be lime left-over from the overheating. Pulling the radiator is a drive way afternoon, if the weather is decent. While you have it apart, replace both radiator hoses. I think the Mustang radiator is the same as the Crown Vickie, %26amp; if you're going to keep the car, spent the extra couple of bucks for the heavy duty radiator with extra cooling cores.
92 Mustang GT overheating?
this is a trick - its out there - and its old
drain its - coffee filter it - add water and 2 gallons white vinegar - run it till hot - its mild acid thing - isopropyl rubbing alcohol - below 32 degrees add - radiator cap off - it will free up or leak
ask mom how she cleans coffee maker
How do i fix overheating problem?
I have a 97 Acura 3.2 TL that keeps overheating. It was ok until it overheated on my sister, than after that I haven't been able to fix it. I've changed the radiator, coolant sensor, thermostat, water pump, and upper radiator hose. Just about all I can think about other than the head gasket. Every time I put in something new thinking it's the problem and take it for a test drive the pressure builds up so high that it pushes all the coolant out from the reservoir. Please help!!!
How do i fix overheating problem?
you may think this is a stupid question, but is the fan hooked up? I had a mechanic change my water pump and he forgot to plug my fan back in.
How do i fix overheating problem?
what you can do to eliminate or confirm a head gasket problem is to go to pep boys or even harbor freight tools and purchase a head / block test kit for around $15.00 follow the directions and you will know from there.
if you have a weak radiator cap, that will cause the coolant to be forced out of the radiator before it's time, take the cap to your local repair shop and have them test the cap, it should hold the pressure that is indicated on the top. usually it ranges from 13psi to 18 psi
a good way to know if it is the head gasket is to check for bad exhaust. if you have white smoke coming from the exhaust or any water leaking then it is definitely a blown head gasket. this sounds like an obstructed hose maybe a hose that leads to the engine collapsed or is clogged so u must check every single hose that has coolant running through it. if the coolant is pushing out of the reservoir it is not holding the pressure which means you need a new reservoir cap that may be the main issue. the reservoir cap has a gasket which may be worn out because im guessing you still have the stock one from 1997. I had the same problem with my car i have a 1995 grand am trust me things are going to start wearing out like this. check the reservoir cap if it looks deteriorated then replace it.
good luck
Head Gasket
Sounds like it could be the head gasket, cracked block or head. Try a compression test. Could be a blockage in the cooling system too, not common but not unheard of. Also as mentioned, is the cooling fan connected/kicking in?
How do i fix overheating problem?
you may think this is a stupid question, but is the fan hooked up? I had a mechanic change my water pump and he forgot to plug my fan back in.
How do i fix overheating problem?
what you can do to eliminate or confirm a head gasket problem is to go to pep boys or even harbor freight tools and purchase a head / block test kit for around $15.00 follow the directions and you will know from there.
if you have a weak radiator cap, that will cause the coolant to be forced out of the radiator before it's time, take the cap to your local repair shop and have them test the cap, it should hold the pressure that is indicated on the top. usually it ranges from 13psi to 18 psi
a good way to know if it is the head gasket is to check for bad exhaust. if you have white smoke coming from the exhaust or any water leaking then it is definitely a blown head gasket. this sounds like an obstructed hose maybe a hose that leads to the engine collapsed or is clogged so u must check every single hose that has coolant running through it. if the coolant is pushing out of the reservoir it is not holding the pressure which means you need a new reservoir cap that may be the main issue. the reservoir cap has a gasket which may be worn out because im guessing you still have the stock one from 1997. I had the same problem with my car i have a 1995 grand am trust me things are going to start wearing out like this. check the reservoir cap if it looks deteriorated then replace it.
good luck
Head Gasket
Sounds like it could be the head gasket, cracked block or head. Try a compression test. Could be a blockage in the cooling system too, not common but not unheard of. Also as mentioned, is the cooling fan connected/kicking in?
It still overheats after running for 5 hours.?
2001 dodge Intrepid 2.7. Changed the radiator, thermostat, hoses and such mut why is it doing this? Going to change the water pump tomorrow
It still overheats after running for 5 hours.?
Sorry to find this funny but you seem to be in the same boat as me but ive got a nissan patrol.
Now have you checked to see if your clutch fan is going? Check this.
How is your thermo fan?
When does it occour, when your going stoped, on the highway etc?
Are you loosing water or oil?
Hows your timming?
Keep us updated and good luck.
It still overheats after running for 5 hours.?
hope you didn't warp anything?
well for starters check the oil and then if that aint the problem then look for leaks clocked hoses
It still overheats after running for 5 hours.?
Sorry to find this funny but you seem to be in the same boat as me but ive got a nissan patrol.
Now have you checked to see if your clutch fan is going? Check this.
How is your thermo fan?
When does it occour, when your going stoped, on the highway etc?
Are you loosing water or oil?
Hows your timming?
Keep us updated and good luck.
It still overheats after running for 5 hours.?
hope you didn't warp anything?
well for starters check the oil and then if that aint the problem then look for leaks clocked hoses
2001 Saturn SC1 Radiator Drain Plug?
Water is shooting out when started. Changed the hose and it still is happening. Could the drain bolt be missing? If so is located right by the hose down under? I really need to get this fixed and I don't wan to pay the price at the shop.
2001 Saturn SC1 Radiator Drain Plug?
How about telling us where the water is shooting out from? Your drain plug is located on the bottom of your radiator. Start the car up and see where it is coming from.
2001 Saturn SC1 Radiator Drain Plug?
If the drain plug is missing it won't take long for yoru fluid to completely exit the system. I doubt your drain plug is missing. You need to find the source of where your fluid is shooting out. You need to open the hood and try and locate the source, but take great care as that fluid will be very hot.
I bought a Chilton book for an Ion, not the same, but the radiator drain plug for mine is, when looking up from under the car, hidden behind some of the frame, but from the top, looking down under the hood, isn't hard to see as it is to reach (skinny arms helpful), and isn't very big, so it took a good look. I Hope you didn't lose it, if it's like mine, it won't be fun to replace.
it sounds more like the radiator has a hole in it. if and when you find the hole then use some jb weld on the hole, let it sit for about a hour or 2 before filling it back up.
2001 Saturn SC1 Radiator Drain Plug?
How about telling us where the water is shooting out from? Your drain plug is located on the bottom of your radiator. Start the car up and see where it is coming from.
2001 Saturn SC1 Radiator Drain Plug?
If the drain plug is missing it won't take long for yoru fluid to completely exit the system. I doubt your drain plug is missing. You need to find the source of where your fluid is shooting out. You need to open the hood and try and locate the source, but take great care as that fluid will be very hot.
I bought a Chilton book for an Ion, not the same, but the radiator drain plug for mine is, when looking up from under the car, hidden behind some of the frame, but from the top, looking down under the hood, isn't hard to see as it is to reach (skinny arms helpful), and isn't very big, so it took a good look. I Hope you didn't lose it, if it's like mine, it won't be fun to replace.
it sounds more like the radiator has a hole in it. if and when you find the hole then use some jb weld on the hole, let it sit for about a hour or 2 before filling it back up.
Water is not staying in radiator?
Heads gaskets replaced, new radiator, new water pump, oil change etc. I have to fill the radiator everyday with water. There are no leaks or puddles on the concrete. Water does not bubble with cap off and engine on and there is no water in the oil or coming out of the tailpipe. The previous owner took the water reservoir out to make room for a cold air intake. There is no water reservoir nor a hose running from the radiator to the reservoir. There is just an opening where a hose would go by the radiator cap. Could the missing reservoir and hose be the cause of the water leaking from the radiator? 1995 Honda Accord EX VTec.
Water is not staying in radiator?
Yes. Water expands when you heat it.
When the pressure rises the radiator cap vents to that reservoir,
and the water is drawn back when it cools.
That's why you're loosing water.
That reservoir, and its tubing are necessary.
(The 'previous owner' was an A**H*le not to warn you about this.)
Water is not staying in radiator?
Yes
Water is not staying in radiator?
Yes. Water expands when you heat it.
When the pressure rises the radiator cap vents to that reservoir,
and the water is drawn back when it cools.
That's why you're loosing water.
That reservoir, and its tubing are necessary.
(The 'previous owner' was an A**H*le not to warn you about this.)
Water is not staying in radiator?
Yes
How to change a thermostat on a 2002 dodge stratus 2.7?
I know u hav to follow a hose from the radiator to sum thing and the thermostat goes there, but i can't take that thing off because there is sum strange looking black thing on top of the fourth bolt i have to take off. I cant take that black thing off i've taken all the bolts off on the top of it but it wont come off. I need to know how that thing comes off or if there is another way to change the thermostat
How to change a thermostat on a 2002 dodge stratus 2.7?
that t-stat is on the passenger side of the engine block. i think you have to get it from the wheel well if i remember right.
How to change a thermostat on a 2002 dodge stratus 2.7?
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How to change a thermostat on a 2002 dodge stratus 2.7?
that t-stat is on the passenger side of the engine block. i think you have to get it from the wheel well if i remember right.
How to change a thermostat on a 2002 dodge stratus 2.7?
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Can you help me with this problem I have with my car?
My radiator was leaking, I changed the radiator and all the hoses and when I got done water was shooting out of the tailpipe... what the heck is going on there? It acted like the thermostat was stuck, because there was alot of pressure on the hoses, so I took the thermostat out and there is still alot of pressure on the hoses and it shot water out of the tailpipe. it is weird. If you can help me with this I sure would appreciate it.Thank you very much.
Can you help me with this problem I have with my car?
hyouve aa blown hEad gasket
Can you help me with this problem I have with my car?
are you putting water in the engine coolant tank
did you overheat the engine?, sounds like you have a bad head gasket.
You have a severely cracked head,not you ...the cars head.
You need to replace your head gasket.
Have fun. O_o%26quot;
bad head gasket,cracked head or cracked block. if you don't have right tools to diagnose take it in
Blown head gasket. It's going to cost you at least $700.
Can you help me with this problem I have with my car?
hyouve aa blown hEad gasket
Can you help me with this problem I have with my car?
are you putting water in the engine coolant tank
did you overheat the engine?, sounds like you have a bad head gasket.
You have a severely cracked head,not you ...the cars head.
You need to replace your head gasket.
Have fun. O_o%26quot;
bad head gasket,cracked head or cracked block. if you don't have right tools to diagnose take it in
Blown head gasket. It's going to cost you at least $700.
My 97 camaro is overheating. ive changed the water pump thermostat flushed d radiator new coolant?
I've changed everything but the temp sensor I dnt know if its sending the wrong info because even when I have the a/c on and fans are working it still over heats. I've done everything bleeded the air out and changed hoses and still the same
My 97 camaro is overheating. ive changed the water pump thermostat flushed d radiator new coolant?
Are you sure it's overheating? You can't always trust the gauge on the dash. A mechanic needs to check the temp of the radiator using an infrared meter or a mechanical temp gauge. Other than that, suspect a head gasket leak, or maybe the timing is off, or some water passage is blocked somewhere. Flushing the radiator doesn't necessarily mean the radiator is now clear either.
My 97 camaro is overheating. ive changed the water pump thermostat flushed d radiator new coolant?
You may want to check for blown head gasket. Was the car over heated before you replace all those cooling parts?
Check and adjust the timing with a time pistol maybe is just that, check if is any water on your oil lets hope there is nothing there and is just the timing. other wise maybe you have a crack head, Also make sure you have the correct cap in the radiator maybe is just that the pressure that goes with that particular car because you maybe have a bad cap and that will be simple buy a new one in any auto parts.
I hope is nothing mayor and you will be a happy driver again.
Sounds like maybe the radiator core could use a good professional rod-out. But are you sure it is really running hot and that the coolant temperature sensor signal is not faulty? I suggest you use a radiator temperature thermometer (or a meat thermometer) to probe the coolant temp to verify the temperature sensor signal.
check the head gasket. and get a new radiator. they run for about 300 but its worth not having to spend 1000 for head work. if it constantly overheats u may already need headwork
My 97 camaro is overheating. ive changed the water pump thermostat flushed d radiator new coolant?
Are you sure it's overheating? You can't always trust the gauge on the dash. A mechanic needs to check the temp of the radiator using an infrared meter or a mechanical temp gauge. Other than that, suspect a head gasket leak, or maybe the timing is off, or some water passage is blocked somewhere. Flushing the radiator doesn't necessarily mean the radiator is now clear either.
My 97 camaro is overheating. ive changed the water pump thermostat flushed d radiator new coolant?
You may want to check for blown head gasket. Was the car over heated before you replace all those cooling parts?
Check and adjust the timing with a time pistol maybe is just that, check if is any water on your oil lets hope there is nothing there and is just the timing. other wise maybe you have a crack head, Also make sure you have the correct cap in the radiator maybe is just that the pressure that goes with that particular car because you maybe have a bad cap and that will be simple buy a new one in any auto parts.
I hope is nothing mayor and you will be a happy driver again.
Sounds like maybe the radiator core could use a good professional rod-out. But are you sure it is really running hot and that the coolant temperature sensor signal is not faulty? I suggest you use a radiator temperature thermometer (or a meat thermometer) to probe the coolant temp to verify the temperature sensor signal.
check the head gasket. and get a new radiator. they run for about 300 but its worth not having to spend 1000 for head work. if it constantly overheats u may already need headwork
1993 ford explorer wont start?
i have a 1993 ford explorer that i let someone use. it blew the top radiator hose and blew coolant all over the engine .he pulled over and called me. when i went to fix it he said he tried to add water and start it but it would not start, so i tried to start it up before i changed the hose and seemed like it there was no spark.
i got it home and changed the coil pack thinking it shorted it out,but no change.
will it still start with no water in radiator?
can it short something else out getting soaked that would cause it not to start?
it sometimes sounds like it wants to fire but not enough to start.
any suggestions?
1993 ford explorer wont start?
Dose the motor sound diffrent when you turn the motor over? (Trying to start the motor)
1993 ford explorer wont start?
first add water then with the rad cap removed, crank eng see if water shoots out of the radaitor.if so you might have a blone head gasket.do a comp check to see if you have eny compreshion.if it does then try to hold the gas peddel all the way down, ang keep cranking the eng but not to long you will burn out the starter.and also check the spark at the plugs.
# 1 get water in it, you will damage the water pump seal if it runs without water / coolant. Next check the throttle position sensor located on the throttle body, it my be wet /damaged. If you have a distributor there may be moisture in or on the dist.. If you have a real dark garage take it in there and after dark open the hood, have someone crank the starter and watch carefully from all angles for obvious sparks that indicate a short or ground. This method can save a lot of time.
.if your engine was in good running condition before ,,it should start by now,,what happen is you flooded the engine when you tried to start it while its still wet with coolant ,since it should be dried by now and the gas inside the engine evaporate it should start,,,
yes it will still run with out water ,but only to test ,do not driv e
but if still wont start check spark plug or replace if you have not have a tune up yet.. the reason is sometimes when the old spark plug got soak with gas and it try to fire ,they get
fouled up ..
make sure everything is dry before you try to start it again, clean coolant around engine,
always remember that when you start a car for a long time
lot of unburned gas stay inside the cylinder causing it more not to start,
i got it home and changed the coil pack thinking it shorted it out,but no change.
will it still start with no water in radiator?
can it short something else out getting soaked that would cause it not to start?
it sometimes sounds like it wants to fire but not enough to start.
any suggestions?
1993 ford explorer wont start?
Dose the motor sound diffrent when you turn the motor over? (Trying to start the motor)
1993 ford explorer wont start?
first add water then with the rad cap removed, crank eng see if water shoots out of the radaitor.if so you might have a blone head gasket.do a comp check to see if you have eny compreshion.if it does then try to hold the gas peddel all the way down, ang keep cranking the eng but not to long you will burn out the starter.and also check the spark at the plugs.
# 1 get water in it, you will damage the water pump seal if it runs without water / coolant. Next check the throttle position sensor located on the throttle body, it my be wet /damaged. If you have a distributor there may be moisture in or on the dist.. If you have a real dark garage take it in there and after dark open the hood, have someone crank the starter and watch carefully from all angles for obvious sparks that indicate a short or ground. This method can save a lot of time.
.if your engine was in good running condition before ,,it should start by now,,what happen is you flooded the engine when you tried to start it while its still wet with coolant ,since it should be dried by now and the gas inside the engine evaporate it should start,,,
yes it will still run with out water ,but only to test ,do not driv e
but if still wont start check spark plug or replace if you have not have a tune up yet.. the reason is sometimes when the old spark plug got soak with gas and it try to fire ,they get
fouled up ..
make sure everything is dry before you try to start it again, clean coolant around engine,
always remember that when you start a car for a long time
lot of unburned gas stay inside the cylinder causing it more not to start,
IS THIS A BAD WATER PUMP?
I have a 1990 GMC K1500 Sierra and about 1 week ago I went to check the anti-freeze level. I noticed it was a tiny bit down. So I look down at the lower radiator hose and it had a slow drip. So the next day I changed the anti-freeze, New thermostat, and a New lower radiator hose. So I thought it was fine but yesterday I went to go check the anti-freeze and the level was down. I look at the lower radiator hose and it has a slow drip again. The hose I replace was Brand New. Could this be a water pump? I did notice a tiny bit of anti-freeze on the water pump. Or what could this be or do I have to change the hose again?
IS THIS A BAD WATER PUMP?
If the water pump is leaking, there should be a trail of coolant going down the engine. Gotta find where the leak is coming from to determine what to replace. Upper hose, clamps, radiator? Sometimes ya gotta hose off all the antifreeze, let it dry, then look. Good luck.
IS THIS A BAD WATER PUMP?
no
it could be the water pump. if you can wipe off the hose and try to pin point when the leak is coming from....it could be there is a leak higher up perhaps on the radiator, but is settling on the lower hose, making it seem like that is where it is leaking from
could be the seal in the bottom of the water has gone bad. Take it to a garage and have them hook it up and do a pressure test, that should tell you where the leak is.
Take a small mirror if you can and look under the water pump, It has a small %26quot;weep%26quot; hole there, and if the pump seals are going bad, you will see antifreeze dripping from there.
Yes you need a waterpump. There isa weephole on the bottom that will
leak right down yourlower radiator hose.
when changing anti-freeze did u run car for pump to kick on that could be why level is low
look at the bottom of the water pump best done from on the ground. you will see a small hole at the bottom this is called a weep hole. if you see anti-freeze at the weep hole then the water pump seal is bad and the pump needs replaced. a lot of time the weep hole will leak and run down the hose. if the pump is not leaking then tighten the hose clamp.
If its the water pump, you should see the trail of antifreeze coming out of the small hole on the bottom of the pump. When the seal in the pump goes bad, the water leaks past it and out the hole. It lets you know when the seal has gone out
here,s what to do. when it,s dripping look under the car and see if it,s running down the hose. it could be coming from the top of the hose like maybe the top clamp is,nt tight enough or it could be coming from the water pump. if it turns out to be the hose then do like i do. i put some ( indian head shellac ) around the inside of the hoses then i put it on. that will stop it from leaking if it,s the hose.
You should have bought the BMW M3!!!! Which engine is in your Sierra??? You are probably right about the water pump. Be aware that many GM engines (V-6's) have intake manifold and IM leaks that require attention. Apparently, there is a bad chemical reaction between the Dex-cool coolant, and the nylon and rubber compounds in the Intake system. This would account for coolant loss. ADVICE: fix the problem, and then switch to Mercedes Benz coolant, to prevent the return of EITHER issue. Good Luck!!
It could be intake lower manifold gaskit leaking over front of engine.GM had an issue with this.
It could be dripping out the weep hole on the bottom of the waterpump and with the fan pulley in place you really can't see the weep hole, if it is leaking you need to replace the pump as it's on it's way out, get it checked out.
IS THIS A BAD WATER PUMP?
If the water pump is leaking, there should be a trail of coolant going down the engine. Gotta find where the leak is coming from to determine what to replace. Upper hose, clamps, radiator? Sometimes ya gotta hose off all the antifreeze, let it dry, then look. Good luck.
IS THIS A BAD WATER PUMP?
no
it could be the water pump. if you can wipe off the hose and try to pin point when the leak is coming from....it could be there is a leak higher up perhaps on the radiator, but is settling on the lower hose, making it seem like that is where it is leaking from
could be the seal in the bottom of the water has gone bad. Take it to a garage and have them hook it up and do a pressure test, that should tell you where the leak is.
Take a small mirror if you can and look under the water pump, It has a small %26quot;weep%26quot; hole there, and if the pump seals are going bad, you will see antifreeze dripping from there.
Yes you need a waterpump. There isa weephole on the bottom that will
leak right down yourlower radiator hose.
when changing anti-freeze did u run car for pump to kick on that could be why level is low
look at the bottom of the water pump best done from on the ground. you will see a small hole at the bottom this is called a weep hole. if you see anti-freeze at the weep hole then the water pump seal is bad and the pump needs replaced. a lot of time the weep hole will leak and run down the hose. if the pump is not leaking then tighten the hose clamp.
If its the water pump, you should see the trail of antifreeze coming out of the small hole on the bottom of the pump. When the seal in the pump goes bad, the water leaks past it and out the hole. It lets you know when the seal has gone out
here,s what to do. when it,s dripping look under the car and see if it,s running down the hose. it could be coming from the top of the hose like maybe the top clamp is,nt tight enough or it could be coming from the water pump. if it turns out to be the hose then do like i do. i put some ( indian head shellac ) around the inside of the hoses then i put it on. that will stop it from leaking if it,s the hose.
You should have bought the BMW M3!!!! Which engine is in your Sierra??? You are probably right about the water pump. Be aware that many GM engines (V-6's) have intake manifold and IM leaks that require attention. Apparently, there is a bad chemical reaction between the Dex-cool coolant, and the nylon and rubber compounds in the Intake system. This would account for coolant loss. ADVICE: fix the problem, and then switch to Mercedes Benz coolant, to prevent the return of EITHER issue. Good Luck!!
It could be intake lower manifold gaskit leaking over front of engine.GM had an issue with this.
It could be dripping out the weep hole on the bottom of the waterpump and with the fan pulley in place you really can't see the weep hole, if it is leaking you need to replace the pump as it's on it's way out, get it checked out.
How to find out where heater core is in my 1996 dodge neon?
i would like to now where it is on my car and how hard is it to change it and where it is my top radiator hose is really hard and it got hot today and the warning light came on i would really like to now where this thing is ok thank you
How to find out where heater core is in my 1996 dodge neon?
the radiator hoses are suppose to be hard (coolant has #16 of pressure),
and what warning light came on?, there are so many. and what makes you direct your attention to the radiator??? I think you are going the wrong way , anyway the heater core is inside the box that also carries the a/c evaporator, need to remove the dash, the a/c lines in the engine compartment, the heater hose, so give to a professional, you'll save yourself a lot of grief
How to find out where heater core is in my 1996 dodge neon?
the heater core may not be what caused it go get hot like that,the top hose is real easy to see its that one on top of the radiator,to remove the heater core though you have to remove the heater box and that does require the dash to be loosened enough to slide it back out of the way then you can remove the heater box assembly,but makes sure that's what is needed before you remove it, that's a lot of work to do to one without knowing for sure,good luck.
Heater cores are generally located under the dash inside the car on the passenger side. It's not hard to change but it is full of coolant. So take precautions if it truly needs to be changed. If your warning lite came on on it's probably not the core. Check your radiator fluid and thermostat first. Those are the first and easier quick fixes to check. Heater cores aren't normally the problem.
It is behind the dash on the passenger side of the car. The dash must come out of the car. On some vehicles, the windshield must be removed in order to remove the dash. A qualified technician could probably do the job in 6 hours.
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How to find out where heater core is in my 1996 dodge neon?
the radiator hoses are suppose to be hard (coolant has #16 of pressure),
and what warning light came on?, there are so many. and what makes you direct your attention to the radiator??? I think you are going the wrong way , anyway the heater core is inside the box that also carries the a/c evaporator, need to remove the dash, the a/c lines in the engine compartment, the heater hose, so give to a professional, you'll save yourself a lot of grief
How to find out where heater core is in my 1996 dodge neon?
the heater core may not be what caused it go get hot like that,the top hose is real easy to see its that one on top of the radiator,to remove the heater core though you have to remove the heater box and that does require the dash to be loosened enough to slide it back out of the way then you can remove the heater box assembly,but makes sure that's what is needed before you remove it, that's a lot of work to do to one without knowing for sure,good luck.
Heater cores are generally located under the dash inside the car on the passenger side. It's not hard to change but it is full of coolant. So take precautions if it truly needs to be changed. If your warning lite came on on it's probably not the core. Check your radiator fluid and thermostat first. Those are the first and easier quick fixes to check. Heater cores aren't normally the problem.
It is behind the dash on the passenger side of the car. The dash must come out of the car. On some vehicles, the windshield must be removed in order to remove the dash. A qualified technician could probably do the job in 6 hours.
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