97 Lincoln Continental was showing on the display it was too hot and said service engine,no sign that it was overheating and within 2-3 minutes it would go cool and the engine warning would go away, then within 2 weeks it started to turn itself off and shortly the belt broke. well I had a neiborhood mechanic look at it was the thermastat so it was changed with the belt.on his diagnostic it said nothing else was wrong with it. It was ok for a few days,within a week the display started to read hot and engine warning came back. Again no physical signs that the car was overheating. My boyfriend said it needed oil so I went to discount auto and they said the oil was full and anymore would do damage, but the coolant was empty and he said the belt was the wrong size and lose. The next day it started making a tick noise getting louder and turning off when too long ie a red light. Going fast it's very faint. If you start it without driving it's fine the problem is when you drive it.
2006-10-22 08:37:28 · 6 answers · asked by Earthquality 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Is the water pump on the way out, perhaps? If the water isn't circulating properly, it could be boiling in the block and pushing water out of the rad overflow. Also, the ticking and broken belt suggests that there's a problem there.
I don't know Lincoln's, I'm afraid, so it's just a guess!
2006-10-22 08:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Radiator is chocked from the inside, if you can't have it pressure cleaned from the inside get it replaced. Your car has a 3.8 Liter engine, which is know to be a problematic engine. There is a VERY good chance that your engine has taken damage due to the overheating. I am guessing that your head-gaskets are now leaking. Get the radiator cleaned or replaced and if the car continues to overheat then your head-gaskets are out and the repair will cost you an arm and a leg. I don't know where you stand financially, but take my advice and salvage the car.
2006-10-22 15:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by bliden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 10 year old Lincoln with heat issues and you are not mechanically inclined ? there are 2 options
1) you are well of $$ wise, take it to the ford dealership and get the engine & cooling system fully serviced / rebuilt by a qualified mechanic.
2 ) you do not have lots $$ - trade it in on a newer small car that will be more practical on your budget maintencance and fuel wise. (and learn how to monitor the fluid levels & keep up with preventative maintenance)
2006-10-22 15:52:34 · answer #3 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear, sweety. You need to go to a reputable shop and have a lot of things done. First, change your oil. Also do a collant refill and make sure there isn't a leak. Replace belt. Timing on engine probably off.... you will damage your transmission. You need to stop driving this thing until it gets fixed. I mean it.
2006-10-22 15:47:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not a real question and you will be lucky if yahoo does not say this is a question violation and deduct 10 points from your total score.
2006-10-22 15:46:20 · answer #5 · answered by Eason W 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
SWEETHEART.....You've got enough problems there to start a garage......if I were you I'd get that thing to a "real" mechanic, quick before you blow a head gasket and really have a problem........LATER
2006-10-22 15:44:28 · answer #6 · answered by veteranpainter 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋