Overheated engine, what should be replaced / inspected?
So long story short, I didn't know there was a hole in the bottom of my radiator until I drove 20 minutes and overheated. Shut the car right off, rolled into a gas station, and got towed the rest of the way. If it matters, i'm in the east coast and this was in December so it was pretty cold. Engine has 130k miles on it.
I need to replace the water pump because I'm assuming I damaged it, its dripping coolant every 2-3 seconds while the engine runs and then for another 30-45 minutes after its shut off. With this, I'm replacing the timing belt and those parts too.
I believe the head gasket is fine, as there was never any white smoke from the exhaust
Is there anything else I should look at?
I need to replace the water pump because I'm assuming I damaged it, its dripping coolant every 2-3 seconds while the engine runs and then for another 30-45 minutes after its shut off. With this, I'm replacing the timing belt and those parts too.
I believe the head gasket is fine, as there was never any white smoke from the exhaust
Is there anything else I should look at?
Going to change the water pump which was the only noticeable damaged part and already have a new radiator installed which was the cause of overheating. I was just wondering if there was anything else I should inspect that can become damaged when the engine gets too hot
Your overheat is pretty significant and it won't be until after the above that we'll be able to determine the full extent of the damage.
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