Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:08 am
So its 5am and I am stuck on the side of the highway with lovely spouts of steam eminating from the coolant resivoir. Overheating ftw.....
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Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:59 am
Erm... congratulations?
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:42 am
Should probably be in the gibberish section hey.
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:35 am
wut
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:41 am
Ouch .. No good mate...
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:17 am
Took it to the mechanics, thermos werent turning on.
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:34 am
Didn't you notice your temperature was higher than usual? 
I remember when 1 of my thermo fans died the temperature was sitting much higher.
Of course, it probably could be mistaken for the 40+ degree days :\
I remember when 1 of my thermo fans died the temperature was sitting much higher.Of course, it probably could be mistaken for the 40+ degree days :\
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:42 am
I noticed it monday, wasnt bad, so I did attribute it ti the hot weather, but yesterday and today it got muuuuch worse.
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:09 pm
So I got a coolant flush, new rad cap and the thermos fixed and still runs a bit hot. Not sure if weather or, hopefully not what my mechanic said, a head gasket
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:19 pm
I have never had a car (aside from the smurf - fucked sensor, wasn't actually hot) run above temp no matter how hot the day was.
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:21 pm
New radiator and/or thermostat required.c0n13oX wrote:So I got a coolant flush, new rad cap and the thermos fixed and still runs a bit hot. Not sure if weather or, hopefully not what my mechanic said, a head gasket
If it was head gasket the engine would be running rough and you would have heaps less power.
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:03 pm
Take off the radiator cap (when cold).Start car and look for bubbles. If no bubbles, gasket most likely fine.If bubbles, either a leak in the system somewhere or blown head gasket. I agree with Phil though, most probably need a new radiator.
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:07 pm
People have been frying eggs in concrete in Melbourne today mate 
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:09 pm
And here and Canberra
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:15 pm
do all mechanics just say 'head gasket' cause its a big job and want the dosh?
Also it was raining and like 30 here on the sunshine coast.
Also it was raining and like 30 here on the sunshine coast.
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:16 pm
As soon as u overheat a thermostat it will never open correctly again, so change it asap.
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:18 pm
Well I will be getting a new thermo of shhtuart next week.
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:22 pm
That will be a thermo sensor...you will need a thermostat!c0n13oX wrote:Well I will be getting a new thermo of shhtuart next week.
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:27 pm
....oh, it was 47 degrees on the way home today (45 degrees in the workshop 
) and my temp gauge didn't rise even slightly above normal.
So the FTO will only get hot if something is wrong, doesn't matter on the temp of the day.
) and my temp gauge didn't rise even slightly above normal.So the FTO will only get hot if something is wrong, doesn't matter on the temp of the day.
Re: Stuck.
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:27 pm
Should I replace the sensor anyway?
Checked my reciept, turns out the mechanic did my thermostat too
Checked my reciept, turns out the mechanic did my thermostat too