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3rd gen 89 se-i
09-13-2003, 03:19 PM
at times my car just heats up and spills its guts.the fans come on and the radiator doesn't have any leaks.just happens out of know where and i don't understand why.
need some help to fix the problem.any ideas?
zero.counter
09-13-2003, 03:28 PM
Have you checked the hoses? Is the cap tightly secured? Is there any blockage between the condensor and radiator? Check if the thermostat is stuck as well.
3rd gen 89 se-i
09-13-2003, 07:02 PM
the hoses are good as well as the clearence.and i don't have a thermostat in the car right now.
just a little while ago i refilled the radiator back up and there are no leaks and it holds the water fine cause i've checked it and ran it to see what would happen.
i don't know what is going on!
zero.counter
09-13-2003, 07:18 PM
The powersteering pump can have a bad gasket, which can leak. It (PS pump) even fails mechanically sprouting leaks.
joebeets
09-13-2003, 07:36 PM
Check the bleed screw. If you have air in the system, the water pump can stop pumping, then coolant will boil. If the air returns, u could have a bad head gasket.

And you are losing horsepower with no thermostat, as water is being needlessly pumped through the engine.
shepherd79
09-13-2003, 07:40 PM
Originally posted by 3rd gen 89 se-i
i don't have a thermostat in the car right now.


What do you mean you don't have the thermostat? you supposed to have it. i don't even know how your cooling system is functioning right now.
zero.counter
09-13-2003, 07:45 PM
Originally posted by shepherd79
What do you mean you don't have the thermostat? you supposed to have it. i don't even know how your cooling system is functioning right now.
It isn't
2old_honda
09-13-2003, 07:48 PM
yeah man, put a T-stat in and bleed the system. that will probably solve your problem.
3rd gen 89 se-i
09-14-2003, 08:25 PM
thanks a lot fellas i will install the t-stat tomorrow.i already have it just haven't had time but iam going to have to make time now.
i'll let u guys know if it solves the problem.
3rd gen 89 se-i
09-17-2003, 03:00 PM
well problem solved i bought a new radiator cap and installed the t-stat. no problems any more and the car runs like a champ.
thanks 3geers