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 May 20, 2011 - 7:16 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%)  |
Today while coming to a stop, I noticed a bit of white smoke coming from the hood. All I've done recently is install a header. Could there be a connection? My 7A burns oil and I think the radiator is nearing the end of its life (it's getting yellow up top). Any thoughts, guys?
Also, I noticed water droplets around the radiator fill spout area. This post has been edited by HectortheRican: May 20, 2011 - 8:12 PM -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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May 20, 2011 - 8:19 PM
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what was the temperature outside? I know my hood always steams when it's a tad nippy out, but that could just be from me taking the insulation out from underneath. I would say you should probably look into a new radiator also.
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May 20, 2011 - 8:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
It was about 70 or so. But mine never does that when it's cold.
Edit: I just checked my car after parking it. No leaks, oil level is fine, and the radiator is completely full of coolant. I'm stumped. This post has been edited by HectortheRican: May 20, 2011 - 9:02 PM -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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May 21, 2011 - 2:59 AM
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Constantly smoking? Moisture on your headers will do it.
Perhaps your radiator is spraying on your headers, sounds like you need to get your rad top tank replaced. do it before the whole thing bursts, radiator is under high temp and high pressure -------------------- Mike W
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May 21, 2011 - 9:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
QUOTE (delusionz @ May 21, 2011 - 1:59 AM)  Constantly smoking? Moisture on your headers will do it. Perhaps your radiator is spraying on your headers, sounds like you need to get your rad top tank replaced. do it before the whole thing bursts, radiator is under high temp and high pressure Dude I got it!! Yesterday was the first time that my car has seen rain in months!! So I guess it was just condensation on the header? I should still get a new rad though soon... it's getting pretty yellow. -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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