Changed Radiator to Dual core but car's still overheating!?!?!
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Changed Radiator to Dual core but car's still overheating!?!?!
I have a B20 in my hatch, car was overheating so i changed to an aftermarket Dual Core rad. the car stays at reg. temp for longer but starts overheating after about 30 min of driving.
I checked the top of the coolant reservoir and it seems to be a bit loose...could this be the problem?
any other things that could cause the overheating?
thanks in advance
I checked the top of the coolant reservoir and it seems to be a bit loose...could this be the problem?
any other things that could cause the overheating?
thanks in advance
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lowRIDAH »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what kind of signs should I look for if the headgasket is blown?</TD></TR></TABLE>
a lot of white smoke pouring out the exhaust. are you sure the water pump is working right?
a lot of white smoke pouring out the exhaust. are you sure the water pump is working right?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lowRIDAH »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
it cools back down when I start moving or when I blast the heat. </TD></TR></TABLE>
is your radiator fan coming on?
it cools back down when I start moving or when I blast the heat. </TD></TR></TABLE>
is your radiator fan coming on?
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Re: (lowRIDAH)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lowRIDAH »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what kind of signs should I look for if the headgasket is blown?</TD></TR></TABLE>
coolant in your oil, milky color. also you should try bleeding the system
coolant in your oil, milky color. also you should try bleeding the system
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IHateJDM »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
is your radiator fan coming on?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thats what it sounds like in his case..Overheating when stopped ,,cool when moving..What else could it be ?
is your radiator fan coming on?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thats what it sounds like in his case..Overheating when stopped ,,cool when moving..What else could it be ?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lowRIDAH »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it will overheat also if I'm on the highway at higher RPMs</TD></TR></TABLE>
Maybe you have air in the cooling system..
Maybe you have air in the cooling system..
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Change your water pump man, everything will be a-okay. Try to get the waterpump at autozone if possible lifetime war, on the part.
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You need to check a few things first before you start doing any work or spending any money.
1.) Are both hoses getting hot (upper and lower radiator hoses
2.) when idling, does the fan turn on... and then off
3.) During a high idle when the car is at normal temp and the cap off, can you see water flowing throw the radiator.
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3.) Pressure test the cooling system (is it holding pressure.
4.) Test the Cap (is it holding pressure)
5.) Check the temp a different places on the radiator, this may help to see if its clogged any where.
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I checked the top of the coolant reservoir and it seems to be a bit loose...could this be the problem?
any other things that could cause the overheating?</TD></TR></TABLE>
What does this mean.. do you mean the white overflow tank
If so , then no..
but it you mean your radiator cap, then that may be the culprit.
1.) Are both hoses getting hot (upper and lower radiator hoses
2.) when idling, does the fan turn on... and then off
3.) During a high idle when the car is at normal temp and the cap off, can you see water flowing throw the radiator.
if you have access to the following equipment
3.) Pressure test the cooling system (is it holding pressure.
4.) Test the Cap (is it holding pressure)
5.) Check the temp a different places on the radiator, this may help to see if its clogged any where.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I checked the top of the coolant reservoir and it seems to be a bit loose...could this be the problem?
any other things that could cause the overheating?</TD></TR></TABLE>
What does this mean.. do you mean the white overflow tank
If so , then no..
but it you mean your radiator cap, then that may be the culprit.
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also check for bubbles coming out in your coolant overflow. i have had bad headgaskets where exhaust was leaking into the coolant causing overheating, but never had an issue with oil/coolant mixing.
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i tried checking for bubbles with the cap off but coolant started overflowing...what does that mean? when I looked in the white reservoir it was near empty
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i say check if the fan is coming on. get that fixed. then replace thermostat. these are two easy cheap ways to go first, before headgasket and water pump. idiots on honda tech always like to point to most expensive **** and the last resort, what a bunch of retards
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