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advice on over heating
the water pump leaked and the car over heated for two minutes, i immediately turn the engine off. It happened 4 times (always turning the engine off before it started to overheat) before i could bring it for repair.
The engine is perfect, my question is: are the gaskets going to break soon? thanks |
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Hard to say. Best to replace the pump, etc and go from there.
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replaced water pump already
i already replaced the water pump, and i drove the car for 400 miles. thanks for response
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Drive it like it is. If something happens deal with it then.
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
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How is it running now? When they changed your water pump, did they flush your radiator and change your thermostat as well?
How is your AC working? I know Miami is getting hotter.
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I would see if the fans are kicking on while running that could be a cause. ALso the thermostat, but that should of been changed with the waterpump i would imagine. Is the radiator or condensor clogged or plugged? What color is the fluid? Just some suggestions to give ya
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I dont think he still has a heating prob, he just wanted to know if something else is going to go because of the previous overheating.
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thanks spin for the imput
I don't have a heating problem. I just want to get some input from experts like you. the engine is running perfect. i'm just concerned of the long term consequences. i spoke to two mechanics and told me as long as the gaskets didn't blow on the spot the engine is fine. but wanted to double check on svx mb... thanks
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All things considered, you handled the problem effectively and you should relax and enjoy !
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I agree with trevor. Sounds like you got lucky. so relax, or dont, your choice.
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1989 Subaru XT6 130k 1992 Subaru SVX 120k 1993 Ford Probe 30mpg 213k 1989 Subaru XT6 150k All good and running |
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