water pump (has a pin hole overflow if goes bad) , water hose connection, overheating, damage to the radiator causing a crack?
No, a blocked thermostat would not force water out of the radiator. A blocked thermostat would prevent the proper flow of coolant through the engine, leading to overheating and potential damage to the engine. Water may overflow from the radiator due to other issues like a malfunctioning radiator cap or pressure buildup.
A radiator can leak water due to a cracked or corroded radiator, loose connections, a faulty radiator cap, or overheating causing pressure buildup. It is important to identify the cause of the leak and address it promptly to avoid damaging the engine or causing overheating.
The lower radiator hose supplies the water pump. The upper radiator hose supplies the radiator.
If the radiator is not pulling water from the reservoir even with a new cap, there may be an issue with the radiator itself such as a clog, a faulty radiator inlet/outlet, or a malfunctioning water pump. It is recommended to have the radiator system inspected by a professional to diagnose and resolve the problem.
Water may boil in a radiator due to high engine temperatures, low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat, or a malfunctioning radiator cap. When the cooling system is unable to regulate the engine temperature effectively, the water in the radiator can reach its boiling point and create steam. It is important to address this issue promptly to prevent engine damage.
your 2001 Honda odyssey lose water
coolant in engine enters radiator at the bottom, goes up thru radiator and exits radiator at top. i would think your radiator is clogged up try a good,(expensive) radiator flush to see it that fixes proble,
There are several reason why a car might lose antifreeze. The water pump might be bad, one of the radiator hoses could be leaking, the radiator could have a leak, a freeze plug could be leaking, or it could have a blown head gasket.
you would lose all your coolant
I assume you want to change out the water pump and would like to know if you can do it without draining the radiator. You will lose approximately all the coolant in the radiator reservoir when you remove the radiator hose from the water pump. If the coolant is in good, clean condition, it might be wise to drain the radiator into a container and re-use the coolant.
No, a blocked thermostat would not force water out of the radiator. A blocked thermostat would prevent the proper flow of coolant through the engine, leading to overheating and potential damage to the engine. Water may overflow from the radiator due to other issues like a malfunctioning radiator cap or pressure buildup.
The antifreeze is building up to much pressure you may have a cloged line or tour hose clamp is lose
The most common reason for overheating of a car radiator is that there is not enough water in the radiator. Radiators can lose water in a variety of ways, and often need to be refilled. The other possibility is that the water is not being circulated properly. I should add that cars do heat up quite a bit in the sunlight on a hot day, which adds significantly to the chances of overheating the radiator.
there is supposed to be water in the radiator. your radiator is supposed to be evenly mix 50/50 with radiator fluid and water, preferably distilled water.
It means you have a "BIG" leak. I would check the bottom of the radiator or the lower radiator hose.
Because it would cause the universe to explode
No. The only times the radiator would leak is if it was damaged, defective, or corroded.