Need help... Overheating

Jucostud · August 28th, 2011, 11:16 PM

I already changed out the thermostat, and water is circulating threw the radiator now. What's my problem? It doesn't leak until a drive and get it warm. When I turn the car of it dumps coolant on the ground for a few seconds and then stops... Any ideas?

1988 lx 5.0

chrisdinhsk8 · August 29th, 2011, 01:21 AM

Since you changed out the thermostat I'm assuming you burped the system when you filled the system. Trapped air can make a big problem. It also seems like a gasket is getting old or maybe a bolt is loose. Check the fan clutch too. :-)

Chris951 · August 29th, 2011, 01:32 AM

Change your radiotor cap. Sounds like you have too much pressure in the system.

Jucostud · August 29th, 2011, 05:52 AM

OK, thanks guys.

fogged306 · August 29th, 2011, 11:26 AM

Where's the coolant coming out of when you shut the car off? Do you have the thermostat in the right way?

BULLET20XD · August 29th, 2011, 03:37 PM

Every SBF ive ever seen will puke coolant when full. They like to run just a bit low. No need in topping it off every morning. Hope this helps!

Mr. Krinkle · August 29th, 2011, 07:59 PM

Like Chris said the first thing i would do is burp the system. Try taking the cap off and squeezing the upper hose to get rid of any bubbles. After that move to the more serious stuff. Is it actually overheating or just pukes when you shut it off?

August 28th, 2011, 11:16 PM	#1
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	Need help... Overheating I already changed out the thermostat, and water is circulating threw the radiator now. What's my problem? It doesn't leak until a drive and get it warm. When I turn the car of it dumps coolant on the ground for a few seconds and then stops... Any ideas? 1988 lx 5.0 __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

August 29th, 2011, 05:52 AM	#4
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	OK, thanks guys. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

August 29th, 2011, 03:37 PM	#6
BULLET20XD Regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chatsworth,Ga Posts: 158 iTrader: 0 reviews	Every SBF ive ever seen will puke coolant when full. They like to run just a bit low. No need in topping it off every morning. Hope this helps! __________________ 1990 LX 5.0 2000 Expedition 2002 Honda Accord One tea cup Chihuahua guard dog!!!!!!!

August 29th, 2011, 07:59 PM	#7
Mr. Krinkle Newbie 1986 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Rockies Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	Like Chris said the first thing i would do is burp the system. Try taking the cap off and squeezing the upper hose to get rid of any bubbles. After that move to the more serious stuff. Is it actually overheating or just pukes when you shut it off? __________________ [*]Party hardy, rockin heavy. Pick a gear, smoke a chevy! [/I]

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August 29th, 2011, 01:21 AM	#2
chrisdinhsk8 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	Since you changed out the thermostat I'm assuming you burped the system when you filled the system. Trapped air can make a big problem. It also seems like a gasket is getting old or maybe a bolt is loose. Check the fan clutch too. :-)

August 29th, 2011, 01:32 AM	#3
Chris951 Hardcore Enthusiast 1991 mustang 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,938 iTrader: 0 reviews	Change your radiotor cap. Sounds like you have too much pressure in the system.

August 29th, 2011, 11:26 AM	#5
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	Where's the coolant coming out of when you shut the car off? Do you have the thermostat in the right way?

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