Coolant Problem. ***Fixed*** finally.
06-10-2009, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by chansta,Jun 9 2009, 09:51 PM
if thermostat is the problem wouldnt he be having problems with engine overheating on a daily basis???
"When I turn up my AC I dont smell any "sweet smell" although sometimes when i turn up my heater I smell like a burning smell."
maybe you should check ur heatercore and both hoses (although pressure test verified system was good...) since you smell burning when you turn on the heater.
and leak down test just to make sure u dont have a blown head gasket.
"When I turn up my AC I dont smell any "sweet smell" although sometimes when i turn up my heater I smell like a burning smell."
maybe you should check ur heatercore and both hoses (although pressure test verified system was good...) since you smell burning when you turn on the heater.
and leak down test just to make sure u dont have a blown head gasket.
06-10-2009, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by s2kVTAK,Jun 10 2009, 12:53 PM
not always the case. go to a mechanic and have them do a lithium test.
Turned out it was the head gasket all along.
06-11-2009, 05:53 PM
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Used oil analysis. I talked to one of my buddies who worked as a mechanic before he asked me what did the shop do when they pressure check it. I told him the shop just put in the pressure tester on the radiator cap and pushed it to the normal pressure. They let it sit for like 5 minute and see if it holds pressure. My buddy told me that is not the correct way to do it. He said you have to put more pressure than the normal level the car usually runs at and after that you HAVE to check all the hoses to see if there is any leaks. The shop I went to did'nt check the hoses when the pressure check it. They just waited to see if the pressure held up.
So I am wondering is my friend's way of pressure checking the correct method? If not what is the correct method of doing the pressure check. Thank you and sorry for the long post.
So I am wondering is my friend's way of pressure checking the correct method? If not what is the correct method of doing the pressure check. Thank you and sorry for the long post.
06-11-2009, 06:15 PM
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IF there is a small leak in the heater core hose would the radiator pass the pressure test? How much pressure do you need to apply when you do the test? The amount that is listed on the radiator cap? Thanks guys.