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94 Chevy beretta how to diagnose a bad head gasket symptoms so far low coolant all the time ALWAYS NEEDS TO BE FILLED temp gauge takes a good 15 to 20 minutes to move a little?
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Why not try for the simple solutions first before you decide to tear the engine apart to replace a head gasket. Can you find anyplace where the hoses, radiator or water pump have a buildup of coolant colored mineral. Often a slow leak will evaporate quickly, leaving a colored mineral deposit. Check the bottom of the water pump and look for signs around the radiator and hoses. Make sure your overflow is working properly, since it's intended to accept small amounts of coolant as the engine warms, then give back as the engine cools again. In general, if you're not blowing the coolant out, it's probably not a head gasket.
If theres coolant in your oil.. then you have head gasket problems
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If you run your Cadillac eldorado etc for 3500 rpm for 5 minutes and car gets hot is that a sign of a bad head gasket?
The Northstar is a good motor, but they do blow head gaskets some times. If the coolant is going above about 230 degrees, or if you are having problems keeping the coolant filled, it sounds like you need head gaskets. The problem is caused by old coolant corroding the head bolt threads out of the block, and the head bolts pull out, releasing the clamping force on the gaskets.Have a garage check the coolant for exhaust gas - this is the best way to diagnose the problem.
My car overheats after 45 minutes why?
Low coolant? Cooling fans not working? Water pump not circulating coolant? Radiator plugged or restricted?
98 cadillac deville drive for 10 minutes and the engine overheats?
Check coolant level Perhaps thermostat is not opening to allow coolant to flow
Coolant light stays on for a few minutes then goes off Is that normal?
not really. check that oil isn't in your coolant or coolant in your oil. the 3.1L engines seem to have a reputation for bad intake manifold gaskets.
Time it takes to replace radiator hoses?
it will take about 20 minutes + adding coolant.
How Do you Bleed The Coolant System On A 1998 Beetle?
To bleed the coolant system on a 1998 VW Beetle, remove the top from the overflow tank. Run the car for 10 to 15 minutes to force any air out of the system, then check the coolant level. Add coolant as needed.
Why would the clock light stay on in my 1996 Beretta even after the car switch is off?
It should be on a delay and shut off after 10-20 minutes.
Why does your coolant light stays on all the time on your 2000 ford mustang?
have you filled up your coolant if so its the computer chip unplung your battey cable for fifteen minutes
Why does cooling fan stay on after shutting off car?
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How Do you Bleed The Coolant System On A 1998 2.0 Beetle?
Start by taking the top off of the coolant overflow reservoir. To bleed the system, run the 1998 VW 2.0 Beetle about 10 minutes, then check the coolant level. Add coolant if needed, then replace the reservoir top.
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