Jdubgt530 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 So today when I was driving to the liquor store I noticed that when I got back home that my engine temp was almost to overheating. Last time I checked the coolant it looked like it was fine. I haven't done anything yet to test it just though I would get everyone's opinion on what can be causing it. Also noticed that when the fans turn on only one turns on. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 any air in the coolant lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubgt530 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 I haven't checked anything yet because when I got back home it was almost dark out so I will check tomorrow. I'm not too worried about it since when I get paid I'm buying a timing belt kit that comes with a water pump and since I'm doing the water pump I'm replacing the thermostat too. You think that might be the cause of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 You think that might be the cause of it? no. not unless you recently installed an after market t-stat. or did a drain and fill improperly. it is either a coolant leak , drip, or bad head gaskets. look for drips under the car, park over a piece of clean cardboard at the end of the day, and let it idle. look for ''gunk'' in the radiator overflow bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubgt530 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Well I think that it is the thermostat because I will be driving and it won't overheat and then out of nowhere the engine temp will just spike. Last time it did I touched the radiator cap and the cap was cold not hot. Checked it like 5 mins later and it was hot. Also my overfill had these flakes in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 head gasket!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 looks like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubgt530 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Really? The head gaskets look brand new on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubgt530 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Replacing the head gaskets this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubgt530 Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Okay so, today overheating when I was driving around. I pulled over to check everything. Radiator cap is cold and same with the radiator on that side. Where the upper radiator hose is the hose is burning hot and the radiator is hella hot on that side. I beginning to think that it is the head gaskets but it's the radiator that is clogged. I know that the clogged radiator can blow the head gaskets. Almost when it was at temp and running the bubbles are not in my overflow tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubgt530 Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 It's not the head gaskets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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