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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 - 5:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
so the engine is overheating and then cooling and then overheating again? it could be a head gasket issue. it sounds JUST like my dads old 3.8L taurus.
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Apr 22, 2006 - 4:44 AM
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QUOTE(Bitter @ Apr 21, 2006 - 5:54 PM) [snapback]424585[/snapback] so the engine is overheating and then cooling and then overheating again? it could be a head gasket issue. it sounds JUST like my dads old 3.8L taurus. yes, so i'll go check the oil the sparkplugs and look for white smoke and smell when i start it up, any other ideas how to check if that's the cause? -------------------- |
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Predator running hot Apr 21, 2006 - 10:33 AM
spunky393 Well, there is a couple better diagnostics you cou... Apr 21, 2006 - 1:17 PM Predator nah the heat is going strong, but i just took it f... Apr 21, 2006 - 3:18 PM 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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