Over heating problem / lumia 97, eng 3100
Hech
10-02-2006, 04:18 AM
The problem started with a leak on the upper side of the engine -passenger side-, so I change the water pump.
After 1 week I noticed a leak from the upper side of the engine –driver side-, so used a radiator cleaner, used a stop leak – the black stuff- and I changed the coolant. The leak stopped so far but I’m facing an over heating problem and here is the details:
- after driving for 50 60 miles whenever I slow down the temperature goes up, to bring it down I have to either speed up or if Am stopped I have to keep pressing on the gas.
- If I keep using the car for longer I lose the heat (it just blows cold air) and the temperature goes up above 125 with the ENGINE HOT on.
- So I pull over, shut the engine off, I notice bubbles on my coolant and the level is all the way to the top.
- So I will have to wait for 10 – 20 minutes in order for it to goes back to normal.
- As soon as I start again the temperature goes down and I smell coolant with a foggy windshield some times.
What I was told:
- My mechanic was talking about intake gasket (I hope NOT).
- Another one was telling me it’s an airlock.
- And as far as I think it’s the heater core.
Can somebody tell me what’s the best way to find out about the problem, and how to deal with the air lock problem.
I appreciate your time J
After 1 week I noticed a leak from the upper side of the engine –driver side-, so used a radiator cleaner, used a stop leak – the black stuff- and I changed the coolant. The leak stopped so far but I’m facing an over heating problem and here is the details:
- after driving for 50 60 miles whenever I slow down the temperature goes up, to bring it down I have to either speed up or if Am stopped I have to keep pressing on the gas.
- If I keep using the car for longer I lose the heat (it just blows cold air) and the temperature goes up above 125 with the ENGINE HOT on.
- So I pull over, shut the engine off, I notice bubbles on my coolant and the level is all the way to the top.
- So I will have to wait for 10 – 20 minutes in order for it to goes back to normal.
- As soon as I start again the temperature goes down and I smell coolant with a foggy windshield some times.
What I was told:
- My mechanic was talking about intake gasket (I hope NOT).
- Another one was telling me it’s an airlock.
- And as far as I think it’s the heater core.
Can somebody tell me what’s the best way to find out about the problem, and how to deal with the air lock problem.
I appreciate your time J
richtazz
10-02-2006, 09:27 AM
Smelling coolant and foggy windows indicates a heater core leak.
The driver's side upper engine leak is an intake gasket going, and the stop leak is a temporary fix at best. The design of that gasket cannot be sealed with stop-leak products, as it is plastic/rubber and splits. Eventually, it will start leaking again. It sounds like you've got some fun in front of you.
The driver's side upper engine leak is an intake gasket going, and the stop leak is a temporary fix at best. The design of that gasket cannot be sealed with stop-leak products, as it is plastic/rubber and splits. Eventually, it will start leaking again. It sounds like you've got some fun in front of you.
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