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Originally Posted by QuikShifter
should I go ahead and start with a new coolant reservior cauz mine is obviously leaking some pressure then fill-up with coolant, then try the heater core solution? or where on earth should I start?? Iam starting to get confused now, theres too many possibilities and too little time not to mention money!!!
radiator cap = $25.00 - done!
thermostat & gasket = $20.00 - done!
waterpump = $??
headgasket = $??
radiator = $??
Heater core fix = $0.00 - about to try this!
Ok whats next!!???? = $insanity
insanity = priceless??
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Don't worry about the reservoir, it's not really supposed to hold pressure. I mentioned in another thread that I haven't even had a coolant reservoir in my hatch for over a year, and I've had no problems.
I don't know about your "misfire" problem, it could be completely unrelated. Just start with trying to thaw out the heater core. It's free (if you've already got a space heater), and even if it doesn't solve your problem, at least you didn't spend any money. Like I said though, if you're getting cold air from your vents when you're overheating, then the coolant in your heater-core isn't getting hot (which means that the coolant/antifreeze is not flowing through it), so this is most likely your problem. However, it could be due to the water pump being busted, but like I said, try thawing the heater core first and we'll go from there.
Also, let us know what color the smoke is... white? grey? Are you sure it's not just steam from condensation inside the exhaust?