Radiator problems in my '96 S14...

V8_EATR · Post by **V8_EATR** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:01 pm

Takes about half a week to go through all of the coolant in my radiator! :x Has been giving signs of overheating about once a day. Top hose looks good and tight, and all the seals sound normal. ALL heat is gone from the heater and when I turn it on only freezing cold air comes out (never warms up). What to do??? I'm tired of filling the coolant every three days

Tk · Post by Tk » Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:16 pm

need to get that heater working soon if todays weather is a sign of things to come , could be a simple airblock , im sure someone will be along soon to put you on the right track

Post by **Ben** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:33 pm

Drive up and see gary - get him to diagnose the problem - and save yourself a load of grief

stockcar · Post by **stockcar** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:01 pm

whatever the cause, sounds like you now have an airlock hence the lack of heater..........
as above you need it sussed asap as even a small issue will become a nightmare in short time

323ian · Post by **323ian** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:16 pm

Have you drained the system recently?
Is there any leaks?
Does the car smoke?

pablo · Post by **pablo** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:51 pm

Don't like to say this and I hope i'm wrong, but it sounds like you may have a head gasket problem

But then again what do I know.... I drive a Ford.

V8_EATR · Post by **V8_EATR** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:24 pm

323ian wrote:Have you drained the system recently?
Is there any leaks?
Does the car smoke?

Haven't fully drained the system since I bought it in June.
when i turn it off, it does sound like something hot is dripping onto the ground, maybe coolant from the lower rad outlet?
no smoke, thank God!

Any queries Ian???

V8_EATR · Post by **V8_EATR** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:51 pm

Finished pm tagging Gary, and he also believes it to be a head gasket issue! Going to see him Friday......this sucks

I'll keep everyone posted. Thanks for the direction there Ben, always a help you are.

Post by **Ben** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:23 pm

- Bryan, I wasted 2 months on my car when Gary could have figured it out in ten minutes ... he's your best bet for a quick turnaround.

Bladerider · Post by **Bladerider** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:19 pm

Not totally narrowed down yet,

Headgasket
Cracked head
Cracked block
Liner shifted :x :x :roll: :roll:
Rad fooked
Water pump fooked
Thermostat fooked
Fan fooked

Any of the above,

J.