1998 SS camaro problems help please
10-26-2013, 07:18 PM
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1998 SS camaro problems help please Car starts and runs fine but when it heats up it is pushing the water out of the radiator. New thermo and water pump and the only thing I can figure is a head gasket but no water in the oil and no steam in the exhaust. Any ideas?
10-26-2013, 07:54 PM
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Is coolant overflowing from the coolant reservoir tank, or the radiator cap?
10-26-2013, 08:30 PM
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What do you mean it is pushing it out of the radiator? is there a leak?
if you mean it is pushing it out the overflow tank from the plastic cap by the battery, then replace your radiator cap, most overlooked cooling system maint ever! I like to replace mine ever 2-3 years, not necessary, but cheap insurance.
if you mean it is pushing it out the overflow tank from the plastic cap by the battery, then replace your radiator cap, most overlooked cooling system maint ever! I like to replace mine ever 2-3 years, not necessary, but cheap insurance.
10-27-2013, 06:05 AM
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It's a pressurized system. The cap controls the pressure and should bleed excess to the overflow tank as the coolant expands and pressure builds. If fluid is coming out from around the radiator cap, it's either bad, not seated properly, or not tight.
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10-27-2013, 06:42 AM
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Or you added tap/hose water to you radiator at some point, the impurities in tap water allow the radiator fluid to boil over at a lower temp, causing steam in the system which builds pressure, and sometimes more pressure then the radiator cap is built for. In this case, or if you fluid is just old, change it, and get a new cap. I use 1 gallon of Prestone concentrate radiator fluid (not the 50/50 stuff) then fill the rest with distilled water. you can get it by the gallon for less then $1 at Wal Mart. $15 in fluid and a radiator cap, little bit of you time and you are good for another few years and your motor is happy.