DGR81 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 While I was driving I notice there was some smoke coming from the hood. I turned around and went into a gas station. I pop the hood and saw the antifreeze leaking a little so filled up but not much. Then when I tried to start it. It would pop a bit than die out but when I rev the engine it would run fine. Any ideas on what the problem could be?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGR81 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Does anyone have an idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyfvholla Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 The connections on your MAF sensor plug may have gotten wet. Check, clean, re-install and then see if it still acts the way it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGR81 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 What about the IAC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Actually, if it stalls out when you start it, but works fine when you give it some gas, it may very well be the IACV, as that suggests it might be stuck closed, so the engine only gets air when you open the throttle body yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyfvholla Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 It could be the IAC. I just remember a time when my engine compartment got wet and the engine started acting the same way. The connection for the MAF didn't like being wet. Go ahead and check both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 could be a vacuum leak near the TB area as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGR81 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'm wondering why the overflow bottle was over flowing with antifreeze? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Yeah, that's not really a MAF or an IACV issue. That sounds more like a head gasket issue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyfvholla Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 That is definitely not what was asked in the OP... Yes, the overflow reservoir overflowing is a very strong link to failing head gaskets. I've never seen it overflow otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purebluedoor Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Makes me wanna waterproof my engine bay. Anyone made a write up or what main parts to start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGR81 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 I check the oil and I didn't see any antifreeze in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Makes me wanna waterproof my engine bay. Anyone made a write up or what main parts to start? [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqQ3IyyObsk]Unbelievable waterproof spray. Never Wet, Nano tech technology to the rescue..mp4 - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyfvholla Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I check the oil and I didn't see any antifreeze in it. You will NEVER find coolant/water/antifreeze in the oil. The gaskets don't leak that way. The ring that seals the cylinder bore to the head fails, allowing the ignited fuel/air to escape the combustion chamber, super heating the coolant. This is why the car overheats, because the cooling system can't cool the coolant as quickly as it is super heated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGR81 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 I found out it was the water pump and the timing belt skipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyfvholla Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Ouch. At least you don't have an interference motor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGR81 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 I hope the head gasket didn't go because the temp gauge never went pass normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 You will NEVER find coolant/water/antifreeze in the oil. unless you have an automatic and the membrane that separates them in the radiator fails. or you force it to fail by jumping a minivan 6 ft in the air, landing on the front end and crushing the support, tweaking the radiator to the point that the insides are completely demolished. and then dont tell anyone about it until the damage destroys the engine. didnt happen to me, but i helped fix the aftermath of it. teenage kid messing around in the desert. with a minivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyfvholla Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 lol I was just talking about the head gasket issues specifically... But DAMN.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGR81 Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 I found out today that the water pump seized and one of the pulleys broke. I'm wondering if the engine got damaged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sludgeroo Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 As long as the impeller wheel didn't cavitate and blow itself apart. Its hard to say without cracking it open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleaidestar Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 ^ nice, fluid dynamics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snederhiser Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Hello; Get a timing kit with water pump and have some fun! Steven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGR81 Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 I just got it back today. Now it has a new water pump, timing belt and 2 pulleys ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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