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What would cause your 2002 Saturn sl1 to overheat while idling and water to boil out of cap on overflow tank even after radiator water pump and thermostat were replaced?
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∙ 13y ago
If the electric cooling fan(s) are not coming on that may be the problem.
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You just replaced your radiator and overflow tank on your 1997 Cadillac Deville Concourse It doesn't overheat but smokes from under the hood What is the problem?
check radiator for small leaks or cooling lines which would most definitely cause it 2 steam when running after awhile
What could the problem be on a 97 dodge ram if antifreeze still leaks badly even after the thermostat has been replaced and the radiator and pump was pressurized by a professinal and found no leaks?
Where is it leaking? That pressure test sounds funny, why would you pressurize only the pump and radiator? If you are leaking coolant outside the engine, locate the source. If you are losing it from the radiator but cannot find a puddle suspect a head gasket problem. Check the Radiator cap first, if it is bad high pressure coolant will travel back to the overflow bottle.
If you already replaced the radiator fan but it is not switching on does that mean the thermostat is the next place to look?
if your thermostat was bad your engine will over heat but it has nothing to do with the fan,fans are driven by a diffrent mechanism. try checking your thermostatic switch/ heat sensitive switch or sensor, located somewhere in the cooling system(radiator,engine block or thermostat housing) which is the one that tells the fan when to come on.(only electric fans)it may be faulty wiring
94 Taurus - radiator hose expands due to building pressure when car is running. Why?
Your coolant system is a pressurized one so some pressure is normal, if the hose is expanding it probably needs to be replaced. Check to be sure that you have a good radiator cap that has the correct psi rating for the vehicle. If the radiator cap is venting pressure into the overflow tank and it is a proper functioning cap then there may be a head gasket issue to deal with but it sounds like what you have is normal, but the radiator hose is getting old.
Can the hose that goes to your radiator be a problem if it is ripped?
Absolutely, it needs to be replaced immediately.
Why does my Subaru Forester overheat?
One reasons a Subaru Forester may overheat is because the radiator may need replaced. Another reason could be the thermostat.
Why does my 1994 Buick Skylark overheat new thermostat new radiator hoses fan and water pump?
Have you replaced the heating core yet?
Why is my 92 sundance overheating I have replaced the radiator water pump and thermostat?
I had replaced the water pump and radiator. This had continued to overheat but not as bad. After replacing the head gasket it was finally fixed. I was able to answer my own question only after replacement.
Replaced thermostat and sensor and gauge on 1989 Chevy Celebrity will overheat when driving in city where it is stop and go but driving on highway it will be stay at normal. Why does it overheat?
Possibilities: Cooling fan not working. Low on coolant. Clogged radiator, radiator hose or block.
Why after I replaced the thermostat on my 1993 Toyota truck 4 cylinder does it still overheat and get hot?
first of all, do you have the right thermostat? ie: winter, summer. if so i would get the radiator checked, it may be getting pluged.
Why does your 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee overheat in park you replaced the relay and checked the wiring?
We don't know what relay you are referring to. Check your thermostat and radiator fan. Fluch out your cooling system.
You just replaced your radiator and overflow tank on your 1997 Cadillac Deville Concourse It doesn't overheat but smokes from under the hood What is the problem?
check radiator for small leaks or cooling lines which would most definitely cause it 2 steam when running after awhile
What does it mean when the left side of your radiator was smoking and it damaged the radiator cap when you took it off there was a lot of coolant in the radiator?
Your water pump might be broken or your thermostat might need to be replaced. You obviously don't have a leak so somehow the fluid isn't moving through the engine. If the thermostat is broken it will not let fluid into the engine and then the engine will overheat and the radiator will release smoke.
Why does car overheat?
There could be many reasons. Not enough coolant or bad flow, faulty thermostat, low oil. If the coolant freezes then it will overheat. If your car continues to overheat then you should have the coolant flushed and thermostat replaced.
Why is your 1994 Toyota Celica overheating?
Blown head gastet, radiator leaking, thermostat needs to be replaced Blown head gastet, radiator leaking, thermostat needs to be replaced
Why would the engine overheat on a 2003 pt cruiser the coolant is brown?
If the coolant is brown, it has broken down and needs replaced. You could also have a failed thermostat, plugged radiator, inoperative fans,...........
What would cause a 1996 BMW 320i convertible to overheat on a short journey and all the water bubble and steam?
my guess is the thermostat if you just replaced the thermostat then it might be an air pocket in the cooling system solved by taking the cap off the overflow tank squeezing the radiator hose going to the thermostat housing until the water pressure opens the hose in your hand this forces your thermostat open. if you decide to replace the thermostat yourself do the same as above to make sure all air is out of your cooling system.
