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Wants to overheat
OK guys, having an issue with my poor little car.
Not quite as bright and shiny as she was 7-8 years ago when i bought her, She has some minor rust starting, a few minor bumps and scrapes (daughter's been driving her), And now she's wanting to overheat... I made sure the radiator has fluid, the oil is good, etc...(just checking everything...) It has an aftermarket radiator of some kind, but I have no way to get any info on it or the hoses or anything, no longer communicating with the guy who did the trans swap, radiator, etc. My best guess is a thermostat? But where is it and how hard is it to get to on this car? Does that sound reasonable to you guys, or do you have other suggestions? Thanks! ~M
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'92 Pearl White LS-L Touring SOLD 4.44 Swap, trans cooler, trans filter, trans temp gauge Color-matched rear body and spoiler, X-drilled and slotted rotors, Axis pads, s/s lines Raxles front axles |
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Re: Wants to overheat
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A few more specific symptoms please. How does the temperature gauge react? Just climb and stay there or fluctuate up and down? Is there anything you do that causes the gauge to fall? Possible causes are a bad thermostat, a bad radiator cap or the dreaded head gasket. How many miles on the pearlie? .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . |
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Over 150Kmi, climbs and stays, just replaced the radiator cap after the first episode of this, just in case...Head gasket?! Ugh, let's hope not.
Thanks! ~M Quote:
That's pretty helpful? What are you on about?
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'92 Pearl White LS-L Touring SOLD 4.44 Swap, trans cooler, trans filter, trans temp gauge Color-matched rear body and spoiler, X-drilled and slotted rotors, Axis pads, s/s lines Raxles front axles |
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Whos gonna say it? Im not going to, not this time. |
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This is really making me worry about mine.... I slightly overheated last week after a long drive and sitting in a drive-thru, and the reservoir was almost overflowing with coolant. It hasnt done anything since, but im afraid mine might be going too. Theres no other explanation for my cooling system puking out that much coolant into the reservoir. |
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If you have access to an engine hoist, stand, and a decent set of tools a reseal job is not too difficult.
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::UPDATE::
The new shop tested the CO2 levels in the coolant, and they were normal. (So much for "being right all the time ) I ordered a water pump and timing belt, he should have it done Monday. Gonna have him look at the wheel bearing while he's got it... Anyone have a quick link to the proper "how to" on these? I know there's a trick to it... Also, anyone know where I can source a windshield inexpensively? Thanks! ~M
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'92 Pearl White LS-L Touring SOLD 4.44 Swap, trans cooler, trans filter, trans temp gauge Color-matched rear body and spoiler, X-drilled and slotted rotors, Axis pads, s/s lines Raxles front axles |
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I hope your problems are over, but I would bet you do need a HG. I've had 2 Subarus that the head gasket went bad. What you are describing sounds way too familiar. Sorry
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Change the grease on the wheel bearings from the shipping grease that comes on them to a real wheel bearing grease. Mobile 1 makes a great synthetic grease. I'd pick some up and take it with you so that they have no excuse for not changing it. Don't overtorque the axle nut. If they're in a hurry, they'll just put it on real quick without making sure not to overdo it. Watch them to make sure they don't do this. Best way is to get one off of a parts car in your area. People are reluctant to ship them, so they're pretty difficult to get used. There aren't that many new ones left at all, and they're super expensive.
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Hmmm who said that?
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Drivers side, Look for the thermostat housing on the bottom of the engine, drivers side The lower radiator hose connects to the housing. The housing is held to the block by 2 10mm bolts. 21200AA072...Thermostat...$12.15 21236AA010...Thermostat Gasket...$2.62 .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 09-13-2010 at 08:56 PM. |
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Re: Wants to overheat
Please keep the discussion civil. Posts have been removed from this thread. Thanks.
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