( 1991 Honda Civic Hatchback DX )
New Radiator, spark plugs and spark plug wires, and a new thermostat, distributor cap. and a brand new rebuilt engine.
There is always plenty of coolant in the radiator and in the radiator overflow. and it only overheats when i've been driving for 30 minutes or so.
2007-07-29 12:27:47 · 15 answers · asked by David D 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
( 1991 Honda Civic Hatchback DX )
New Radiator, spark plugs and spark plug wires, and a new thermostat, distributor cap. and a brand new rebuilt engine.
There is always plenty of coolant in the radiator and in the radiator overflow. and it only overheats when i've been driving for 30 minutes or so. and the Fan always turns on.
2007-07-29 12:41:33 · update #1
and the Fan always turns on.
2007-07-29 12:41:49 · update #2
my radiator has a new cap on it and the fan turns on.
2007-07-29 12:43:18 · update #3
i just finished checkin the water pump and it IS workin properly.
2007-07-29 12:58:00 · update #4
check to see if there is too much anti-freeze in there as this can make it o/heat and make sure the watar in the header tank 9overflow as you call it is only to the level line, when car is cold.
2007-07-30 05:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by maclaren 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things that you might want to check, propery installation of the thermostat, and that you bleed the air out of the coolant, and that the thermostat is working properly. Another thing is that the propellers on the waterpump, that turn the water, may have been eaten away from old coolant and rust build up in the cooling system...also another thing is you might have a blown head gasket, letting combustion gases to be pushed into the coolant, making it overflow...do this remove the radiator cap, top off the coolant, crank car, and watch the antifreeze, if you see bubbles coming to the top, with a slight smoke, then the more the car runs it will push the coolant out---blow head gasket....let me know what you find out...gotspeed7883@yahoo.com
2007-07-29 12:44:07 · answer #2 · answered by gotspeed7883 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-05 00:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a thought, what is making you think it's overheating? Is it the temp gauge? It's certainly possible for the gauge, its wiring, or its sender to go wrong. If the levels are correct and you aren't losing coolant I'd suspect that . . .
2007-07-29 21:44:55 · answer #4 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is your fan coming on, radiator cap in good condition? i would let it get to operating temp, then feel the radiator hoses, if they are both hot your t-stat is probably opening, if one is hot and one is cold ,then you could have an air lock or bad water pump
2007-07-29 12:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know its rebuilt engine ,but sounds like the head gasket,try filling the header tank so it overflows then run the engine if you see bubbles at the top of the tank then it be head gasket or something worse.
2007-07-29 13:07:28 · answer #6 · answered by tugboat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your car is listening to the radio it may be getting hot due to some of the things its hearing. keep your radio off for a while to test. also with an new engine it is tight and can over heat.
2007-07-29 12:45:28 · answer #7 · answered by capa-de-monty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your water pump is bad the impeller is worn out It can't move enough water to keep it cool , Change the pump, hope this helps.
2007-07-29 12:31:19 · answer #8 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It probably just has a temper... try giving it a hug and listening to it's feelings every now and then! Talking to it's friends or a professional will definitely help.....
2007-07-29 12:46:16 · answer #9 · answered by Just Me Returns 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...are you driving 30min in slow city traffic? Electric cooling fan may not be working. [unless u have a belt driven fan].
good luck, BM
2007-07-29 12:39:22 · answer #10 · answered by Big Mac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋