Kp_VtekNiks

ok i got a b16, and it is overheating, but it only does this about once a week, everytime it does this, the resovior is empty, so i fill it up and the temp goes back to normal,and then its empty again the next week, its not leaking or anything, motor is still running strong. now could this be that my temp sensor is messed up??? the temp sensor worked fine when i had an sohc in there. what do u guys think it could be. a cracked block possibly? anyone ever had the same prob. need help!!!!!

.nate

if youre loosing fluid and there are no visible signs of fluid loss, then Id bet its your head gasket. do a leakdown test and see that happens.

samdawgsol

ya the fluid has to be going somewhere, so what he said.

.nate

[Modified by TheFLY, 8:14 PM 4/25/2002]

SpoolinEK

i believe a head gasket....

Kp_VtekNiks

ic head gasket, well im going to check it out tomorrow and see whats up, any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Blkhatchbk

maybe it is the mixture of collant to water and he is just burning it off.

sek311

sounds like head gasket check your coolant for oil sludge. try doing a compression test. also try feeding some pressure into the cylinder with a open radiator cap.. look for bubbles.. also check hoses or failed water pump seal check weep valve.