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09-11-2011, 08:46 PM
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Figured id post this up since some people wrote here already, BUT, i just poseted this thread just in case no one sees it...
Well, I JUST recently bought an 05 GTO and it overheated bad today.
I parked her and fluid just came gushing out of the two front vents.
Sooo, i was attempting to make it to autozone thinking it was a loose hose and i couldnt even go half a mile before it red lined and the motor got way too hot.
Went to walmart and bought some coolant because my coolant stick was completely bone dry, and filled it up.
So i started her up again and drove about half a mile and it did the same thing, okay so now im thinking its a themostat problem.
Went to oreilys and bought a thermostat for her and by the time i came back, one of my friend that was helping me the whole time thinks its a crack in my reservoir (coolant tank), because everytime we put any kind of liquid in it, it just spills right out.
So i returned the thermostat and bought some marine epoxy that holds up to 600 degrees, and since its just the plastic part and is not under pressure like a hose, i figured it would work, also a couple of by standers said the same.
Now, i have no jack and i dont know these motors as well as a 4.6 (considering i had 3, i know where everything is).
Hopefully its not a hose, BUT, i need to get under here and i figured maybe if someone is around the area they could come help me out, as we are stuck out at the autozone in mesquite on the corner of galloway and town east boulevard.
I need my car to go to work tomorrow, and if i put this epoxy on now and let it set, i can at least just get it to my shop so my techs can look at it.
Anyone mind helping me out, please?
Well, I JUST recently bought an 05 GTO and it overheated bad today.
I parked her and fluid just came gushing out of the two front vents.
Sooo, i was attempting to make it to autozone thinking it was a loose hose and i couldnt even go half a mile before it red lined and the motor got way too hot.
Went to walmart and bought some coolant because my coolant stick was completely bone dry, and filled it up.
So i started her up again and drove about half a mile and it did the same thing, okay so now im thinking its a themostat problem.
Went to oreilys and bought a thermostat for her and by the time i came back, one of my friend that was helping me the whole time thinks its a crack in my reservoir (coolant tank), because everytime we put any kind of liquid in it, it just spills right out.
So i returned the thermostat and bought some marine epoxy that holds up to 600 degrees, and since its just the plastic part and is not under pressure like a hose, i figured it would work, also a couple of by standers said the same.
Now, i have no jack and i dont know these motors as well as a 4.6 (considering i had 3, i know where everything is).
Hopefully its not a hose, BUT, i need to get under here and i figured maybe if someone is around the area they could come help me out, as we are stuck out at the autozone in mesquite on the corner of galloway and town east boulevard.
I need my car to go to work tomorrow, and if i put this epoxy on now and let it set, i can at least just get it to my shop so my techs can look at it.
Anyone mind helping me out, please?
09-11-2011, 08:56 PM
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09-11-2011, 09:07 PM
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Welcome, Hopefully you find the issue and its simple. If your still having issues tomorrow I'll be driving through dallas on my way home to Baton Rouge and don't mind looking at it if you dont get it fixed. I have built my LS2 and put it in a infiniti with everything custom so I know a lot about this motor. Check belts, check rad to see if fluid is flowing, drain plug. Also make sure both fans are kicking on. Good luck
09-11-2011, 10:01 PM
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Welcome, Hopefully you find the issue and its simple. If your still having issues tomorrow I'll be driving through dallas on my way home to Baton Rouge and don't mind looking at it if you dont get it fixed. I have built my LS2 and put it in a infiniti with everything custom so I know a lot about this motor. Check belts, check rad to see if fluid is flowing, drain plug. Also make sure both fans are kicking on. Good luck
no big deal, i work at town east ford, and i have a couple master techs that are going to order the part from gm and ar it to my account so i dont have to pay a bunch of money up front! yay!!!
09-11-2011, 10:08 PM
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wow what a car! thats awesome, i actually found the problem, its a bad radiator, probably from making a 160mph pull last night
no big deal, i work at town east ford, and i have a couple master techs that are going to order the part from gm and ar it to my account so i dont have to pay a bunch of money up front! yay!!!
no big deal, i work at town east ford, and i have a couple master techs that are going to order the part from gm and ar it to my account so i dont have to pay a bunch of money up front! yay!!!
09-12-2011, 09:11 AM
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Welcome, Hopefully you find the issue and its simple. If your still having issues tomorrow I'll be driving through dallas on my way home to Baton Rouge and don't mind looking at it if you dont get it fixed. I have built my LS2 and put it in a infiniti with everything custom so I know a lot about this motor. Check belts, check rad to see if fluid is flowing, drain plug. Also make sure both fans are kicking on. Good luck
09-12-2011, 09:12 AM
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hey thank you, im still having a couple problems, but hopefully i can get them easily fixed, i love her power i dont want to just give up on her!
09-12-2011, 09:17 AM
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oh and as far as mods, i dont want to go crazy yet, but i want bassanis full exhaust and headers, not sure on which cam i want yet, i need some 315s on the back (i had those on the mustang and it hooked real good), bolt-ons, gears, pulleys and a nice tune, eventually ill slap a procharger or something of that sort, id rather supercharge it than turbo it.
i want to lower her, and put black billet grilles in all the vents, black the lights out and powdercoat the wheels back, thats all for now (:
i want to lower her, and put black billet grilles in all the vents, black the lights out and powdercoat the wheels back, thats all for now (:
09-12-2011, 09:32 AM
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oh and as far as mods, i dont want to go crazy yet, but i want bassanis full exhaust and headers, not sure on which cam i want yet, i need some 315s on the back (i had those on the mustang and it hooked real good), bolt-ons, gears, pulleys and a nice tune, eventually ill slap a procharger or something of that sort, id rather supercharge it than turbo it.
i want to lower her, and put black billet grilles in all the vents, black the lights out and powdercoat the wheels back, thats all for now (:
i want to lower her, and put black billet grilles in all the vents, black the lights out and powdercoat the wheels back, thats all for now (:
09-13-2011, 11:43 AM
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Everything looks like a go we just test drove her and she sounds great! If anyone knows of some other meets besides ricekiller, shoot me some invites, I love coming out! Wtf holy crap, I got over 1000 views on this thread? Lol
