Need Help!!

SupraSaver87 · 08-30-2006, 05:28 PM

I had to revise this because it was more than likely not enough information before.

Problem: My rad keeps boiling out ALL my fluid, well I would suspect that if I let it get that far that it would actually boil it all out. Anyways, I filled up the rad, it was half down, and it drives fine, no overheating, however there is still steam, and boiling going on under the hood, the release cap for my radiator is usually lightly steaming, and my overfill bottle, that has the overfill tube on it, keeps spilling out that tube, because the other thing is full...yet it never takes any back into the rad! I suspect that if I let the rad get low, then again, it will overheat, but that is kind of a no brainer.

Fixes: So far the only thing that I did was replace the thermostat, just to make sure that it wasn't that...$12 CAD later, it was installed with rubber O-ring and all. I topped up my rad, that keeps it from overheating, but it still is boiling out coolant...so I will probably have to fill it up, or top it up rather....every day or so.

The first time this happened, I stopped, on the side of the road, and someone stopped. Just so happens that he work'd at a local mechanics shop, and offered a suggestion for the problem. He said it could be a blown head gasket....DEAR GOD NOT THE DREADED BHG!!!!!! I hope it isn't, but if it is, I'm going to do it right, and get it shaved down 1.5MM, and get a MHG.

Hopefully this gives a better idea on whats going on. Please do post, any idea is better than no idea!

lethalwithasupra · 09-01-2006, 09:36 AM

Get a garage to do an exhaust gas test on the radiator. If a cylinder's blowing out into the water it'll show it.

SupraSaver87 · 09-01-2006, 05:59 PM

Well here are my new symptoms.....**holds head in dissapointment**:

Well, lets start with loss of power, then move on to boiling coolant...finish off with.....WHITE SMOKE OUT OF THE TAILPIPE!!!!

Oh well we all know what this is....no one has to post....I am so sad

.

Oh well at least there is a recent post of someone that did a full shave, and MHG with ARP head studs....should cost me under $1,000 CND.

08-30-2006, 05:28 PM	#1
SupraSaver87 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manitoba Posts: 150	Need Help!! I had to revise this because it was more than likely not enough information before. Problem: My rad keeps boiling out ALL my fluid, well I would suspect that if I let it get that far that it would actually boil it all out. Anyways, I filled up the rad, it was half down, and it drives fine, no overheating, however there is still steam, and boiling going on under the hood, the release cap for my radiator is usually lightly steaming, and my overfill bottle, that has the overfill tube on it, keeps spilling out that tube, because the other thing is full...yet it never takes any back into the rad! I suspect that if I let the rad get low, then again, it will overheat, but that is kind of a no brainer. Fixes: So far the only thing that I did was replace the thermostat, just to make sure that it wasn't that...$12 CAD later, it was installed with rubber O-ring and all. I topped up my rad, that keeps it from overheating, but it still is boiling out coolant...so I will probably have to fill it up, or top it up rather....every day or so. The first time this happened, I stopped, on the side of the road, and someone stopped. Just so happens that he work'd at a local mechanics shop, and offered a suggestion for the problem. He said it could be a blown head gasket....DEAR GOD NOT THE DREADED BHG!!!!!! I hope it isn't, but if it is, I'm going to do it right, and get it shaved down 1.5MM, and get a MHG. Hopefully this gives a better idea on whats going on. Please do post, any idea is better than no idea! __________________ My Ride: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2351563 Our Supra’s, which art in the driveway, Hollowed be thy power, thy mods are great, thy speed endless, On the road or at the track. Give us this day free of cops, And forgive us our impound charges, as we forgive those who are slow. And lead us not into speed traps, and deliver us from the interceptors, For thine is our car, the power, and the glory…forever and ever….amen. Last edited by SupraSaver87; 08-30-2006 at 08:58 PM.

09-01-2006, 09:36 AM	#2
lethalwithasupra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: south cantebury Posts: 112	Get a garage to do an exhaust gas test on the radiator. If a cylinder's blowing out into the water it'll show it. __________________ So I bought this old Honda bike, an NSR250. Bit of a street racer, I guess. I'm told they're fast. Delivering it home with a friend driving the Supra for the first time. I drop gears and make a scream from the twin pipes flowing down this pony's flanks and it takes off like it's tail's on fire. I look back when the Honda gets to its tap-out and the Supra's only two lengths behind. No one I've let ride my bike has told me its slow, they've all loved the thing. That car is a good thing indeed.

09-01-2006, 05:59 PM	#3
SupraSaver87 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manitoba Posts: 150	update Well here are my new symptoms.....holds head in dissapointment: Well, lets start with loss of power, then move on to boiling coolant...finish off with.....WHITE SMOKE OUT OF THE TAILPIPE!!!! Oh well we all know what this is....no one has to post....I am so sad. Oh well at least there is a recent post of someone that did a full shave, and MHG with ARP head studs....should cost me under $1,000 CND. __________________ My Ride: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2351563 Our Supra’s, which art in the driveway, Hollowed be thy power, thy mods are great, thy speed endless, On the road or at the track. Give us this day free of cops, And forgive us our impound charges, as we forgive those who are slow. And lead us not into speed traps, and deliver us from the interceptors, For thine is our car, the power, and the glory…forever and ever….amen.