It has a new radiator, but I will be driving down the road and start hearing a very fast clicking noise and then it starts to over heat. I know I'm loosing anifreeze because I will have to add more, but my resevoir is always full. I'm not sure what is going on. Could this be my thermostat? Thanks Desperate!
2007-02-26 01:58:08 · 8 answers · asked by amber s 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would first change the thermostat. It mat not be opening correctly. The other thing could be the water pump. If the pump is bad you wont get any circulation. If your in a cold weather area beware, I just went thru a radiator, water pump thermostat and frost plug with the same problem.
If it is the water pump you should be able to see anti-freeze around the seal and it may also make noise when running. This noise is the bearing in the pump itself.
2007-02-26 02:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by freedismemberment 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm surprised if the radiator was replaced, why wasn't the thermostat also. The only clicking noise with this problem is your engine is baking. Why overheating, does your tailpipe have a white cloudy smoke coming out? Check your oil level and make sure it looks like oil, not a milky color.
2007-02-26 05:52:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first bet would be thermostat. It could be stuck shut...the other possibility is water pump going bad, or not circulating the coolant.
Go for the thermostat first, it is cheaper, but check to see the water pump isn't going too.
The clicking is a mystery, unless the pump bearing/bushing is worn out and the pulley is flopping around...be very careful there. It could also be that ou are hearing the coolant starting to boil, but thats a guess...
2007-02-26 02:08:04 · answer #3 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the temp drop immediately if the heater is turned on? Could be thermostat or heater bypass valve. I'm by no stretch of the imagination a mechanic, but that sounds similar to something I had a few years ago. I think they replaced both. Good luck!
2007-02-26 02:09:00 · answer #4 · answered by sparkletina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not familiar with clicking noise, but thermostat is the best place to start. were is leak coming from? also check radiator cap, could need replacement or tightening.
2007-02-26 02:07:04 · answer #5 · answered by chris c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 09:08:05 · answer #6 · answered by nelems 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it the sound that the fluid makes when it starts to bubble from the over heating.
2007-02-26 02:10:35 · answer #7 · answered by shorty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Radiator fan might be hitting something
2007-02-26 02:07:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋