HHR 2.2L LT Overheating issue - Please help??
#68
There is no good explanation for the t-stat having anything to do with overheating, except for failing in a closed position.
My thinking is that if the pressure cap was bad that would allow the coolant to boil due to lower pressure. And that would allow the transfer of coolant to the jar.
When the engine cools down does coolant flow back to the system?
There are gas analysis kits available to check for blown head gaskets. Coolant should be blowing out even at 181F, if the gasket was leaking, that is where the excess pressure comes from.
You can test a t-stat with a thermometer and a pan of water on the stove.
My thinking is that if the pressure cap was bad that would allow the coolant to boil due to lower pressure. And that would allow the transfer of coolant to the jar.
When the engine cools down does coolant flow back to the system?
There are gas analysis kits available to check for blown head gaskets. Coolant should be blowing out even at 181F, if the gasket was leaking, that is where the excess pressure comes from.
You can test a t-stat with a thermometer and a pan of water on the stove.
#70
Not necessarily. Could be a very tiny leak/hole in the head gasket. But before you jump off in that direction.
Have you tried testing the last thermostat that was installed ? Since you have it out.
Put it in a pot of water on the stove and slowly heat it up. Have a cooking thermometer in the water to check the temp. Then see a what temp the thermostat opens(or if it does).
Have you tried testing the last thermostat that was installed ? Since you have it out.
Put it in a pot of water on the stove and slowly heat it up. Have a cooking thermometer in the water to check the temp. Then see a what temp the thermostat opens(or if it does).