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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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Has anyone used liquid glass? My Camaro is overheating AGAIN, I just put a new water pump on, did all the basic stuff(t-stat, checked hoses, fans) I'm worried that a head gasket might be leaking
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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Did u get the air out of the coolant. Adding a product is just a band aid. Figure out the problem.
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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make sure the system doesnt have any air in it like he said


Also- Verify that cooling fans are kicking on.
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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Air in coolant or stopped up radiator. Why do you think headgasket?
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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To answer ur question I have had blue devil head gasket liquid glass in a DD car for a year now.. It stopped water getting into a cylinder and steaming exhaust and/or filling that cylinder when not running while under pressure...
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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Double check that your fans are coming on. Mine over heats quick cause the fans don't work anymore.
What makes you think it's a head gasket?
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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I haven't put the liquid glass in yet...the oil still looks good and normal, not milky. I am not sure if it is a blown head gasket or not. I'm starting to think there might be a short somewhere causing the fans to turn on sometimes and not turn other times...the problem seems to get worse when I stop and idle. I had a mechanic look and give me a second opinion, he said the crack in the radiator should not be causing the problem because of where it is located. I have a hard time believing that since water and air is escaping out of the crack. I would think that it's about the same as having a bad radiator cap, or worse.
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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Uh..... Yea no radiator crack is a good crack... If u know for sure u have a crack, u need to fix it or replace ..
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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Its over heating because of the crack lol Air is getting into the system.
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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yes a crack will cause a over heating problem. dont go to that mechanic again.
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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Overheat it a couple of times and you will blow that headgasket! Been There....
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 12:38 AM
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Overheat it a couple of times and you will blow that headgasket! Been There....
Same here lol but that gave me a reason to head and cam it
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 08:07 AM
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yep air is being pulled into that crack as the system heats/expands cools/contracts........as the air is being pulled in the system is starting to overheat........i've seen this before........replace the radiator.......fill er up.......bleed it and call it a day!!
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Take some pictures of ur crack and show us?
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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I agree with you guys, I put some jb weld on the crack. This morning It did just fine, no overheating on the way to work. I know it is a temporary fix, I will be replacing the radiator soon!
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Originally Posted by defaultexistence
Take some pictures of ur crack and show us?
LMAO!!!! Okay, I will take a pic of my crack!!! Standby..............
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Originally Posted by BowtieGirlZ28
LMAO!!!! Okay, I will take a pic of my crack!!! Standby..............
HA HA Ha! Glad You have a sence of humor
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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See, I got my finger in my crack....I hope this stuff holds for a minute until I can replace the radiator!!Attachment 308872
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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Yea, no doubt you will have overheating issues , wtf was that mechanic thinking....He must have not heard anything you asked him cause all the blood rushed outta his brain while you were talking lol.. You might get away with putting on some latex...... Gloves and work that crack from the inside too and completely fill it

Buh dump phssss
Where's a rim shot smilie when u need one
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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u guys need to get out more
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