 engine problem?, any ideas? |
 Jun 11, 2007 - 1:02 PM
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hey my friend is having problems with his car. he replaced the thermostat and when he starts his car and starats driving around...the engine temperature rises really fast. he has no leaks in the radiator. any ideas??
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Jun 12, 2007 - 8:37 PM
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It is overheating either because it is losing coolant or the coolant isn't circulating. A warped head or leaking head gasket would result in coolant loss, plus you can check the oil for signs of coolant. If the coolant level is fine, the only other way it could overheat is if the coolant does not circulate. This can be caused by a broken water pump or a clog somewhere in the cooling system (or the thermostat, but you just replaced that). If there is good coolant level and the water pump is fine, you might want to try a cooling system flush to dissolve any scale deposits.
This post has been edited by celicamike: Jun 12, 2007 - 8:58 PM |
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yota1994 engine problem? Jun 11, 2007 - 1:02 PM
GTS13 As in it rises really fast to normal temp or is he... Jun 11, 2007 - 1:35 PM yota1994 as in he is overheating...like you are good for li... Jun 11, 2007 - 2:35 PM Gary What was wrong before he replaced the thermostat?
... Jun 11, 2007 - 3:44 PM yota1994 he replaced the thermostat because is was not open... Jun 11, 2007 - 5:40 PM celicamike Is the coolant level low after it overheats? Even... Jun 11, 2007 - 6:07 PM yota1994 alright well what if it isnt the water pump and th... Jun 11, 2007 - 6:15 PM yota1994 alright man thanks!! i check those things ... Jun 12, 2007 - 10:12 PM
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