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 Apr 21, 2006 - 10:33 AM
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noticed my car has been running a little hot lately, so i popped the hood and i could hear the coolant cooking in the tube
 , now i got three questions...1, i guess my thermostat is the cause, right? 2, does it matter that the coolant was cooking ? like leaving lime residue ow something? 3, anyone knows how much a new one would run? This post has been edited by Predator: Apr 21, 2006 - 10:38 AM --------------------  |
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Apr 21, 2006 - 1:17 PM
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Well, there is a couple better diagnostics you could do. Such as,When your engine is stone cold, get a coolant tester and make sure your coolant is good. Then when you think the car is over-heating, turn your heat on full blast. If it doesn't seem to be getting very hot, then take a hammer and tap the thermostat housing. Then go check agian. If that didn't get your heat going, try tapping and checking a couple more times. After that, it may be either a very stuck thermostat (replace it obviously), or your water pump is just F***ed.
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Predator running hot Apr 21, 2006 - 10:33 AM
Predator nah the heat is going strong, but i just took it f... Apr 21, 2006 - 3:18 PM Bitter so the engine is overheating and then cooling and ... Apr 21, 2006 - 5:54 PM
Predator QUOTE(Bitter @ Apr 21, 2006 - 5:54 P... Apr 22, 2006 - 4:44 AM pokemeintheeye A thermostat is only 6-9 dollars. Thats always th... Apr 22, 2006 - 1:00 AM Predator ok, i checked the exhausts and the oil, no signs o... Apr 22, 2006 - 5:34 AM Bitter he never burned coolant, oil, or had any mix. it ... Apr 22, 2006 - 10:41 AM zipstrips are you sure your not just low? make sure to burp ... Apr 22, 2006 - 4:23 PM Predator QUOTE(zipstrips @ Apr 22, 2006 - 4:2... Apr 22, 2006 - 4:43 PM Predator well if worst comes to worst and i have to remove ... Apr 22, 2006 - 4:48 PM Predator woohoo! i just replaced the thermostat, it was... May 9, 2006 - 1:48 PM Yellow94GT QUOTE(Predator @ May 9, 2006 - 2:48 ... May 9, 2006 - 8:00 PM |
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