A leak in a coolant system can usually be fixed by replacing a hose. If the leak is at the end of the hose, a new clamp might be necessary. If the radiator is leaking, the radiator might need to be replaced.
Fix the coolant leak.Chances are the water pump has a problem. They were known for having a leak and with no coolant you have no cooling.But you may have a coolant leak elsewhere also. Your cooling system will need to be checked out.
How to fix this depends on where specifically it is leaking from.
If you do not visibly see a coolant leak, have the cooling system pressure tested. If the leak is not obvious it could be internal.
Look for a leaking hose, water pump, or raditor find the leak and fix it.
You need to pressure check the coolant system to determine just what is leaking first and the address that problem..........
Fix the leak, and fill the coolant.
Just because there is a leak doesn't mean it will overheat instantly, but if you do not keep adding coolant or fix the leak you will have engine problem
A coolant pressure test is used to detect a leak on the coolant system.
Have the coolant system pressure tested, the pressure test will increase the coolant leak.
what is the question? why it would overheat???? if so: because -thermostat is stuck closed -or no coolant -or head gasket leak -or coolant system leak -or bad water pump -or clog in coolant system -or ......
Did you ever have a coolant leak?
Mine is in the timing chain cover gasket. You can find your leak by pressure testing your coolant system.