Radiator

Discussion in 'Technical' started by Jack300zx, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. Jack300zx

    Jack300zx PROformance

    Ok. well just for the past few days my car seems to be running quiet hot.
    I heard a bubbling noise coming from it when i pulled up from a drive today.
    I waited and checked the water. full. I bought some new coolant the other day though so thats going in when i get a chance.

    Any other suggestions on what it could be solutions>?

    Last thing i want is for something to go bang.

    Exact same day last year my other car shit itself too.

    Am i cursed?!

    Any help appreciated.

    Jack.
     
  2. K-zed

    K-zed Secret Squirrel

    The bubbling you heard would be coolant expelling into the expansion tank as heat-soak occurs upon stopping the engine.
    Once the engine cools, coolant is drawn back into the radiator - hence when you checked it was full.
     
  3. Jack300zx

    Jack300zx PROformance

    Ah ok.
    So good or bad.
    Sorry im a noob i know :p
     
  4. smeath01

    smeath01 New Member

    check your radiator cap for damage any possible spots where leakage can occur....... look up overheating in thech theres a really good write up on it
     
  5. K-zed

    K-zed Secret Squirrel

    It appears to be working to spec. :)

    NOTE: Make sure the whole cooling system is in good condition and inspect old hoses -replace if hard and consider doing an under-plenum bypass if it has not been done already. Refer Tech Section A-Z of overheating article by Zed4life.
     
  6. Jack300zx

    Jack300zx PROformance

    Thank you. my car is just about due for a service anyways.
    Suggest anywhere to go?
     
  7. K-zed

    K-zed Secret Squirrel

    Zed4life does plenum bypass and cooling system checks and Rollin does mechanical work like 100k servicing + there's AMEC at Cooparoo or Gavin Wood Autotech at Labrador.
     

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