IS there a way to test RADIATOR
#1
IS there a way to test RADIATOR
mY CAR runs o.k. sometimes it heats up. No leaks though. Just the overfill is filling up. Some here said it was a blown gasket. my mechanic said no. He thought it might be the fan switch but seen the fan goeson.
Now hes saying the radiator is probably clogged. Is there any way i can check my radiator to see? AGAIN THERE ARE NO leaks, new thermostat.
Now hes saying the radiator is probably clogged. Is there any way i can check my radiator to see? AGAIN THERE ARE NO leaks, new thermostat.
#2
Do a flush and fill on the coolant system and see what comes out. I still think it's probably a head gasket tho. I THOUGHT mine was just something else cause the overflow would get full, then over time it got worse and the overflow started boiling over.
#4
Originally Posted by Cornflake
Do a flush and fill on the coolant system and see what comes out. I still think it's probably a head gasket tho. I THOUGHT mine was just something else cause the overflow would get full, then over time it got worse and the overflow started boiling over.
#6
No, the leak was into the exhaust side and just came out slowly from the tailpipe. Would fill it up, drive for 10 minutes and overflow container would boil over. Checked t-stat, pressure tested system, ect ect couldn't find it. Gave up and changed motor instead of doing head gasket.
#7
WATER through the tailpipe is always a sign of a blown head. That sux. How many miles when the head blew? So i dont have much money and hoping its only the radiator. If my head gasket were blown, wouldnt the car overheat quickly? And can you give a quick rundown on how to pres. test the rad?
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
Trending Topics
#8
also, cornflake, i can drive all day without overheating if i go to small trips. you know to stores,etc. But like yesterday i went to agua dulce (a 60 mile round way trip from my house) driving uphills through canyons and the desert. My car overheated as soon as i got ther. I wouldnt have gone had i known how far the place was.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MrHeeltoe
1G TSX Tires, Wheels, & Suspension
20
02-23-2023 01:54 PM
emailnatec
5G TLX Tires, Wheels & Suspension
29
09-28-2018 04:27 PM
MrHeeltoe
2G TSX Tires, Wheels & Suspension
3
09-29-2015 10:43 PM
MrHeeltoe
3G TL Tires, Wheels & Suspension
0
09-28-2015 05:43 PM