 Radiator leaking and other problems, radiator |
 Jan 16, 2012 - 2:18 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 4, '10 From Jax Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
A few days ago I realized there was a puddle of coolant under my car so I opened the hood to investigate. There was coolant on the top edge of the radiator and towards the bottom of the car. I took the car
for a spin to figure out where the leak is then I noticed a pin sized hole steam was coming out of on the top plastic part of the radiator...but there is no way all that coolant could come from that little hole. I took a hole and washed all the coolant off the radiator then waited for my car to warm up. Steam smelling like coolant seemed to be coming from throughout the radiator and the little whole. I am trying to figure out if I should just put of of those radiator fix it things in there or if I need to replace the entire radiator. Another bizzare thing happened my car took a good 30 seconds to start. Usually it starts up right away. I hope it has nothing to do with the head gasket. The car has about 197k everything is original. Any ideas? |
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Jan 16, 2012 - 3:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
well if its overheating, it will kill your headgasket. but if the radiator is leaking, then you need to repair or replace.
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Jan 16, 2012 - 3:22 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '07 From CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
And i would suggest a replace since the radiator is probably old now and doesn't have much life left in it.
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Jan 16, 2012 - 8:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 4, '05 From western MD/NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE (EKAn @ Jan 16, 2012 - 3:22 PM)  And i would suggest a replace since the radiator is probably old now and doesn't have much life left in it. second that.. good excuse for an upgrade!!! -------------------- |
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Jan 17, 2012 - 1:57 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 24, '08 From Canoga Park CA. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (mandrek @ Jan 16, 2012 - 9:10 PM) QUOTE (EKAn @ Jan 16, 2012 - 3:22 PM) And i would suggest a replace since the radiator is probably old now and doesn't have much life left in it. second that.. good excuse for an upgrade!!! Mine was oozing coolant through hairline cracks. It turns a lighter color when its done. |
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Jan 18, 2012 - 5:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 4, '10 From Jax Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
What would be a good way to test the fans? I noticed the car warmed up all the way to the middle and the fans didnt come on.
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Jan 18, 2012 - 6:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 19, '11 From Paraguay, Winchestertonfieldville Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
alll the coolant has to be warm, it will warm up and the thermostat will open and cooler water will flow...the whole circuit has to warm up
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Jan 18, 2012 - 6:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 4, '10 From Jax Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Now, if the car is passed the middle mark and the fans do not turn on.. you can assume there is something wrong with the fans right?
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Jan 18, 2012 - 7:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 19, '11 From Paraguay, Winchestertonfieldville Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
dead relay?
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Jan 19, 2012 - 12:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 4, '10 From Jax Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yes, perhaps. Im gonna check that today. But it def looks like the fans are the reason for overheating. It does not turn on at all
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Jan 19, 2012 - 1:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 4, '10 From Jax Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
So the fan was not coming on even when the engine was over heating so I removed the plug to the cooling fan switch sensor and the fan turned on. I assumed the sensor was bad and replaced it with a new one at autozone, but when I plugged it back in the fan still did not turn on until I disconected the plug again. Now, I am unsure what is causing the car to over heat...the pine size hole on top of the radiator or the fan
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Jan 19, 2012 - 8:28 PM
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QUOTE (m2736185 @ Jan 19, 2012 - 12:45 PM) So the fan was not coming on even when the engine was over heating so I removed the plug to the cooling fan switch sensor and the fan turned on. I assumed the sensor was bad and replaced it with a new one at autozone, but when I plugged it back in the fan still did not turn on until I disconected the plug again. Now, I am unsure what is causing the car to over heat...the pine size hole on top of the radiator or the fan coolant might not be flowing to the sensor. replace the rad, -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Jan 19, 2012 - 8:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 19, '11 From Paraguay, Winchestertonfieldville Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
compression test maybe bad hg?
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Jan 19, 2012 - 8:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 4, '10 From Jax Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I hope its not a bad HG. I dont have the pressure meter to do a compression test and I cant tell if the coolant has oil in it because its that red stuff toyota uses.
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Jan 20, 2012 - 10:52 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 19, '11 From Paraguay, Winchestertonfieldville Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
if you pull the spark plugs and they are wet it could be a sign...also sweet smelling smoke from tail pipe, or else autozone should be able to do it if they arent complete retards
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Jan 20, 2012 - 8:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 30, '11 From Atlanta via Mobile Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
This thread is ridiculous. First replace your rad. Then see what happens with the heat. You should be able to turn the fans on with the ac. Is your car missing? If so think about a headgasket. If not, Do the rad.
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Jan 26, 2012 - 12:48 PM
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QUOTE (m2736185 @ Jan 20, 2012 - 1:42 AM) I hope its not a bad HG. I dont have the pressure meter to do a compression test and I cant tell if the coolant has oil in it because its that red stuff toyota uses. If you had oil in your coolant you would know, red or green you would know... QUOTE (RobbMeeX @ Jan 21, 2012 - 1:49 AM) This thread is ridiculous. First replace your rad. Then see what happens with the heat. You should be able to turn the fans on with the ac. Is your car missing? If so think about a headgasket. If not, Do the rad. X2 on this. take your problems one step at a time. --------------------  |
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