what could be the problem when the temperature gauge rose all the way to HOT? there was no smoke, only a busted radiator hose.

what is wrong with the teg?

 

Doesn't that mean your radiator is leaking? If so. then you're too low on radiator fluid. If it is too low, there is not enough to properly cool the engine which leads to overheating.

Get the hose fixed, then add radiator fluid--don't know what the proper term is - and you're good to go.

 

forgot to mention that the radiator hose was replaced and coolant was added, but the temperature gauge still rose to HOT as it accelerated.

 

I'm having overheating probs too.. look up my post... look at the part on bleeding the coolant..


[Modified by MIKEGSR95, 8:37 AM 7/11/2002]

 

is your fan working? is it plugged in? are you sure your radiator fluid is at 50/50?

If so, it might be a thermostat problem.. cheap. I have heard of radiators and cores getting clogged up by using the wrong kind of radiator fluid too.. some sort of crystals formed... bad news

 

Things to check...

1) Plug the primary fan into the secondary fan's jack (barely stretches) and make sure the fan works (turn the engine on and A/C on to test)
2) Check the fuse for the primary fan (its under the hood, forgot the label)
3) Check/replace thermostat

 

Or...check to see if you have any coolant left.

 

Happened to me after my timing belt was changed. Turned out to be an air bubble in the coolant line. Just bleed the system and that should cure the prob.

 

thanks for the helpful information people.

it turned out to be the thermostat that failed. replaced it and everything is back to normal now.