The SVX is back on the road!! But...

crash_2365 · #1 04-28-2010, 04:46 PM

It's probably got a bad head gasket

Could coolant being pushed out of the radiator be anything else?

Sorry, just really irritated. So close yet so far....

michael · #2 04-28-2010, 05:48 PM

Is your thermostat functioning properly? Are the fans functioning normally? Did you recently refill the cooling system and trap air in there? Is your radiator cap the original one? Don't jump to head gasket conclusions, there are numerous things that cause the same symptoms.

crash_2365 · #3 04-28-2010, 08:08 PM

With the cap off it bubbles over faster when i rev it, so that makes me seriously think head gasket, but I know the thermostat has had issues of late, and the water pump is on its way out. It also doesn't heat up all the way. I might try bleeding it out tomorrow.

It never ends, so it's a damn good thing I'm so in love with this car

michael · #4 04-28-2010, 08:17 PM

Troubleshooting the cooling system is time consuming, boring and frustrating. Be patient and consistent with your tests, also read up on the procedure for proper refilling of coolant.

crash_2365 · #5 04-28-2010, 10:26 PM

Well, I guess we're going to see how much patience your average 19 year old has tomorrow (er, this morning now)

MadMaxSvx · #6 04-30-2010, 09:15 AM

First test: Take out the thermostat and check if it opens at the correct temp by putting it in hot water and measuring the temp as it rises (thermometer needed) or you can simply take the thing out and try the engine without thermostat, if bubbles, then most likely blown gasket...(add coolant -or water for test purposes- with the engine cold and bleed the air from the system)