97 accord cooling problems
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97 accord cooling problems
lately i have been experiencing some problems with the cooling system in my 97 accord. I have to pour coolant into the radiator probably every 3 weeks and refill the reservoir every 2 days. I recently looked under the hood once i got home and noticed that there was coolant sitting on top of the radiator area and the fan shroud area. My car was at running temp and there was liquid bubbling out of the top seal of the radiator. This leads me to believe that i new radiator. Thoughts on this?
When i turn the car off the fan keeps running to cool the engine off. This isn't supposed to happen every time right? Once i put more coolant in the car then the fan doesn't come on once i turn the car off.
I recently replaced the thermostat because it kept overheating, even with enough coolant in there. That solved problems until i realized i think i have a leak (seeing how I have to keep refilling with coolant). Do you think this is the case, that I should replace the radiator?
my second question is when i use my a/c there seems to be a "clunking" noise sometimes, especially when i turn the car off. Almost as if a fan blade was hitting something. It starts out fast and the slows down and usually stops within 30-45 seconds. I have been told i need to replace the a/c condenser but i have also been told it may have to do with the fan. Suggestions/ideas/thoughts about this??
thanks for all the help with this. I'm fairly decent at fixing cars, i.e. changing brakes, i've done a few radiators, i just don't have a lot experience diagnosing the problem. hopefully you can all help me out.
When i turn the car off the fan keeps running to cool the engine off. This isn't supposed to happen every time right? Once i put more coolant in the car then the fan doesn't come on once i turn the car off.
I recently replaced the thermostat because it kept overheating, even with enough coolant in there. That solved problems until i realized i think i have a leak (seeing how I have to keep refilling with coolant). Do you think this is the case, that I should replace the radiator?
my second question is when i use my a/c there seems to be a "clunking" noise sometimes, especially when i turn the car off. Almost as if a fan blade was hitting something. It starts out fast and the slows down and usually stops within 30-45 seconds. I have been told i need to replace the a/c condenser but i have also been told it may have to do with the fan. Suggestions/ideas/thoughts about this??
thanks for all the help with this. I'm fairly decent at fixing cars, i.e. changing brakes, i've done a few radiators, i just don't have a lot experience diagnosing the problem. hopefully you can all help me out.
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Re: 97 accord cooling problems
the radiator lid (not the cap) may be old and has a leak on it, i had that problem. Either replace with new radiator or another lid.
my suggestions:
-change radiator/new lid and cap
-new a/c fan
-replace both radiator hoses while you're at it if you haven't changed them (trust me i had to flush my system 3x because i didn't do this)
-check water pump for possible leaks (thats the 3rd time i flushed my system)
if you do replace water pump change timing belt also.
GL
my suggestions:
-change radiator/new lid and cap
-new a/c fan
-replace both radiator hoses while you're at it if you haven't changed them (trust me i had to flush my system 3x because i didn't do this)
-check water pump for possible leaks (thats the 3rd time i flushed my system)
if you do replace water pump change timing belt also.
GL
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