overheating???
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overheating???
I just noticed that there's a small pin hole on the top of the radiator, (the same place where the prevoius owner seemed to have got it welded) and it's leaking/squirting a think line of fluid.
Would this be caused by overheating? The weather is actually very nice now, (70's)
I have noticed this week that there was a hissing sound under the hood, but no leak till today.
Any suggestions?
Would this be caused by overheating? The weather is actually very nice now, (70's)
I have noticed this week that there was a hissing sound under the hood, but no leak till today.
Any suggestions?
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Joined: Jul 2003
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the hole was probably caused by corrosion and a poor repair job. It could the the cause of overheating however, since water (antifreeze) boils at lower temperatures under lower pressure, if your coolant system is unable to maintain pressure, the coolant will begin to boil early and lose its ability to cool. Maybe it is time to take the radiator to a repair shop for a complete flush/repair?? Depending on your budget...
