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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 01:17 PM
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Default 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?
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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 01:40 PM
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Fix the leak and overheating. Then go from there.
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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 01:55 PM
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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
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Old Feb 23, 2020 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by vopemz
I was just wondering if there was anything else I should inspect that can become damaged when the engine gets too hot
Replace timing belt tensioner along with timing belt and water pump.

Replace thermostat and inspect coolant hoses.
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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 03:19 PM
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When you say you overheated, how high on the temp gauge did the needle go before you noticed and shut the car off?
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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 04:20 PM
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When you say you overheated, how high on the temp gauge did the needle go before you noticed and shut the car off?
Needle went pretty close to H, winter time. Immediately shut off the engine and got a tow the rest of the way. Was cooled down 20 minutes later.
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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 04:36 PM
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Fix the leak and overheating. Then go from there.
Originally Posted by muellersfan
Replace timing belt tensioner along with timing belt and water pump.

Replace thermostat and inspect coolant hoses.
I would follow this advise provided by muellersfan.

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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