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 Feb 24, 2013 - 8:44 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jul 5, '09 From Katy/houston Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%)  |
i recently noticed, that my gauge reads hot sometimes and then drops quickly, first time it did that i checked the coolant, was a little low added water,
and then it does it randomly, coolants level is good. however when i turn the blower on (with temp to hot and AC button on) the needle comes down. i also noticed the first day, that its leaking from where the bottom radiator hose connects to the engine, above the transmission area. but yesterday when i was filling up gas, (it wasnt over heating or anything, i just checked) i saw its not leaking from there, but its quit wet under the coolant reservior and it was bubbling. im guessing its the thermostat, but any input from you guys? how do i diagnose a thermostat, other than taking it out and puting it in a hot pan? -------------------- For Sale:OEM tail lights - make offer
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Mar 19, 2013 - 6:35 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If it was the head gasket you'd have oil in the coolant and coolant in the oil and/or you'd have white smoke from the exhaust. $2,200 is asinine, you probably didn't pay much more than that for the car.
Could be the radiator if it is blocked or a majority of the fins are damaged. Have you not replaced the thermostat yet? -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Malhar95 overheating st Feb 24, 2013 - 8:44 PM
Smaay i dont think its the thermostat. i think you have ... Feb 25, 2013 - 9:34 AM
Malhar95 QUOTE (Smaay @ Feb 25, 2013 - 10:34 ... Feb 25, 2013 - 10:16 PM homebuilder I had an issue with intermittent over heating. It ... Feb 25, 2013 - 10:59 AM rm240sx Well I was just going to post the EXACT same thing... Feb 25, 2013 - 4:40 PM rm240sx Hey man I just ran to the autoparts store and boug... Feb 26, 2013 - 11:13 AM Galcobar First thing you have to do is identify and correct... Feb 26, 2013 - 9:10 PM Malhar95 QUOTE (Galcobar @ Feb 26, 2013 - 9:1... Feb 27, 2013 - 12:26 AM Malhar95 I got a chance to work on if today, when my brothe... Mar 2, 2013 - 5:53 PM Malhar95 UPDATE: I lifter the car to drain the water out, s... Mar 3, 2013 - 2:41 PM Malhar95 need help guys any ideas what i should change/chec... Mar 6, 2013 - 5:02 PM rm240sx It could be your hoses that are collapsing are wea... Mar 6, 2013 - 6:54 PM Malhar95 QUOTE (rm240sx @ Mar 6, 2013 - 7:54 ... Mar 7, 2013 - 9:42 PM Gwerder Replace the thermostat anyways, if it'll help ... Mar 8, 2013 - 12:31 AM ILoveMySilly97 I had this very same problem but mines a 5sfe. I s... Mar 8, 2013 - 11:31 AM rm240sx Ok you know your car is overheating due to coolant... Mar 8, 2013 - 7:14 PM Malhar95 QUOTE (rm240sx @ Mar 8, 2013 - 7:14 ... Mar 8, 2013 - 10:18 PM rm240sx yep sounds like a plan.. I hope its an easy fix fo... Mar 9, 2013 - 7:47 AM FrankB2 Regarding thermostats and gases:
I had an Olds Cut... Mar 9, 2013 - 8:48 AM Galcobar That's why Toyota thermostats are equipped wit... Mar 9, 2013 - 4:36 PM nsxtypeR Have you tried a new radiator cap? If it is broken... Mar 10, 2013 - 3:13 AM Malhar95 Yea first thing I replaced. Mar 10, 2013 - 3:48 AM 99celiGT replace your thermostat if you havent yet, also yo... Mar 12, 2013 - 12:04 PM ILoveMySilly97 QUOTE (99celiGT @ Mar 12, 2013 - 10... Mar 12, 2013 - 1:46 PM Malhar95 wouldnt pressure testing the cooling system show m... Mar 12, 2013 - 4:45 PM ILoveMySilly97 QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Mar 12, 2013 - 2:4... Mar 12, 2013 - 5:12 PM Malhar95 QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Mar 12, 2013 - 5... Mar 12, 2013 - 6:04 PM Malhar95 Dealer called back said its the head gasket...I... Mar 13, 2013 - 2:57 PM ILoveMySilly97 QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Mar 13, 2013 - 12... Mar 13, 2013 - 3:13 PM Malhar95 QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Mar 13, 2013 - 4... Mar 13, 2013 - 3:19 PM Smaay holy crap man. 2200 that robbery! you need to ... Mar 13, 2013 - 3:26 PM Malhar95 QUOTE (Smaay @ Mar 13, 2013 - 4:26 P... Mar 13, 2013 - 3:27 PM Smaay yes to all your answers, he can do the swap, he ca... Mar 14, 2013 - 10:43 AM Malhar95 Another shop said its the radiator. Does that soun... Mar 19, 2013 - 6:11 PM Malhar95 QUOTE (Box @ Mar 19, 2013 - 6:35 PM)... Mar 20, 2013 - 9:29 AM richee3 You can pick up a good replacement radiator pretty... Mar 20, 2013 - 9:49 AM cheela yeah I would just replace the radiator, I drove on... Mar 20, 2013 - 9:56 AM Malhar95 Well here's the situation,
Option 1. Assuming... Mar 20, 2013 - 10:23 AM Smaay im confused, what shop has this warranty? whats th... Mar 20, 2013 - 11:09 AM Malhar95 QUOTE (Smaay @ Mar 20, 2013 - 11:09 ... Mar 20, 2013 - 11:17 AM Box Headgasket set isn't that expensive from Rock ... Mar 20, 2013 - 12:00 PM rave2n I have a spare rad for the ST if you are intereste... Mar 20, 2013 - 12:12 PM Smaay if you have warranty on it, take it to them and sa... Mar 20, 2013 - 12:31 PM cheela QUOTE (Smaay @ Mar 20, 2013 - 12:31 ... Mar 20, 2013 - 1:01 PM Malhar95 QUOTE (cheela @ Mar 20, 2013 - 1:01 ... Mar 20, 2013 - 1:09 PM Malhar95 Yea I might not get anything replaced from the sho... Mar 20, 2013 - 12:37 PM Box QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Mar 20, 2013 - 12... Mar 20, 2013 - 12:44 PM rave2n QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Mar 20, 2013 - 1:3... Mar 20, 2013 - 12:52 PM Malhar95 I finally got a chance to work on this car yesterd... Apr 22, 2013 - 2:24 PM Box Thermostat from the parts house should be fine. O... Apr 23, 2013 - 12:34 AM Malhar95 for whoever cares:
i ended up replacing the radia... Apr 25, 2013 - 7:24 PM Box *Does the being right dance* Apr 25, 2013 - 7:43 PM |
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