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ItsAllOver · 09-11-2009, 04:20 PM

Yea, so I just replaced a radiator in a car. Not telling what kind of car, sadly!
The reason I replaced it was because the car was overheating sporadically, and would drink up coolant like a motherfucker (with no signs of leakage or anything...)
Since the replacement, the issue hasn't changed at all, really. Still sporadic overheating. Meaning sometimes it is problematic, sometimes it's not. Can drive it for 2 hours just fine, stop at the gas station, and when you come out to start it again, it overheats about right away. I'm keeping the coolant topped up to the required amount. Was using an antifreeze/water mix, but have switched to just antifreeze.
This particular car burns oil like crazy, too. So I'm thinking what might be a problem (and I'm ignorant, here) is that the oil level keeps getting low, too, which causes a rich mix and overheats the engine? Again, ignorant, so sorry if this is an absurd theory.
I'm trying to think of any other info, but I can't come up with any.
So if you know your cars, let me know what you think.
Thanks!

kmk420kali · 09-11-2009, 04:23 PM

If you are using coolant, with no sign of leakage...then what you have is a blown head gasket--
Take it to a mechanic...you more than likely have coolant in your oil--

Sam the Caveman · 09-11-2009, 04:33 PM

Wasted money on a new radiator. If there wasn't any coolant leaks, did you think the radiator was drinking the coolant?

sumncleaver · 09-11-2009, 04:39 PM

If there not water in the oil. Try removing the thermostat and running it. If it's slow to warm but does not over heat. Then that bugger bad.

NOKUY · 09-11-2009, 04:47 PM

your hyundai is done bro!...u can prolly replace the whole whip w/ a new one for less than fuckin w/ mechanics.

post back here later and tell me im wrong.

The Southpaw · 09-11-2009, 04:54 PM

the advice about your head gasket is good..there are 3 places leaking coolant can go:
onto the ground( you see it on the ground) , into your motor oil( the oil level goes up) , or into a cylinder ( steam from the exhaust).. if you drip some oil from your dipstick onto the hot exhaust manifold and it sputters and spits.. you have number 2...but all 3 are not good..sorry.

there is some stuff called BARS Leaks.. put it into your radiator, follow directions.. I have had it stop minor head gasket leaks..and costs a couple of bucks.. id you have a bad leak you need the hard pulled and gasket replaced..
Since your car is also using oil, my assumption is that your car is high mileage? if so, you have little to lose with the bars leaks.. and maybe it will help for cheap..
there are other radiator/cooling leak stoppers.. dont know about them..
good luck..

NOKUY · 09-11-2009, 05:01 PM

DO A QUIK FIX AND SELL IT ON CRAIGSLIST....everyone else is doing it.

lmv931 · 09-11-2009, 05:02 PM

I agree with KMK.... most likely a blown head gasket....but it could also be the thermostat lieing to you but my money is on the head gasket.....hopefully you have a friend or know somone who can do it cheap cause a mechanic will charge you way to much...... I wouldn't atempt it your self if you are not very good with cars....

ItsAllOver · 09-11-2009, 05:17 PM

Hey, to all you folks. Thanks a ton. I told my girl I would have her answer in like an hour, turned out to be true lol. ICmag peeps FTW always.
I was afraid of the blown head gasket I had a friend with a similar issue once before. I know that's not a good one.
Sam yea I had no say in the issue, it's not my car. She has a good ole boy type mechanic that she trusts, and I think that's where the info comes from. Now not saying that this guy is untrustworthy, but god damn is it hard to find a good mechanic.
Southpaw, thanks for the quick cheap fix. I'll look into it on the interwebz and give it a shot!
haha @ Yukon, hopefully not dumpin it on craigs. That's bad K my man. (I figure you're joking no need to clarify yourself) Also, not a Hyundai, shit I thought those were known to run forever.
I won't try and fuck with this myself, although I have the tools and a brain that works well with instructions lol.
I just think it's time to say goodbye to the old whip. Unfortunately, my girl treats cars as ppl and gives them names. She will be sad. It's also not the best time for a car to be crapping out. Less $, mo problems, too.
Thanks again everybody.

burnedout · 09-11-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The Southpaw

the advice about your head gasket is good..there are 3 places leaking coolant can go:
onto the ground( you see it on the ground) , into your motor oil( the oil level goes up) , or into a cylinder ( steam from the exhaust).. if you drip some oil from your dipstick onto the hot exhaust manifold and it sputters and spits.. you have number 2...but all 3 are not good..sorry.

there is some stuff called BARS Leaks.. put it into your radiator, follow directions.. I have had it stop minor head gasket leaks..and costs a couple of bucks.. id you have a bad leak you need the hard pulled and gasket replaced..
Since your car is also using oil, my assumption is that your car is high mileage? if so, you have little to lose with the bars leaks.. and maybe it will help for cheap..
there are other radiator/cooling leak stoppers.. dont know about them..
good luck..

This is good info. Your oil will also look milky and be much lighter in color than regular oil if your coolant is leaking into your oil. Check the oil on the dipstick and compare to another car.

09-11-2009, 04:20 PM	#1
ItsAllOver Devil's Advocate Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: La La Land Posts: 933	Anyone know anything about engines? Radiators in particular? Yea, so I just replaced a radiator in a car. Not telling what kind of car, sadly! The reason I replaced it was because the car was overheating sporadically, and would drink up coolant like a motherfucker (with no signs of leakage or anything...) Since the replacement, the issue hasn't changed at all, really. Still sporadic overheating. Meaning sometimes it is problematic, sometimes it's not. Can drive it for 2 hours just fine, stop at the gas station, and when you come out to start it again, it overheats about right away. I'm keeping the coolant topped up to the required amount. Was using an antifreeze/water mix, but have switched to just antifreeze. This particular car burns oil like crazy, too. So I'm thinking what might be a problem (and I'm ignorant, here) is that the oil level keeps getting low, too, which causes a rich mix and overheats the engine? Again, ignorant, so sorry if this is an absurd theory. I'm trying to think of any other info, but I can't come up with any. So if you know your cars, let me know what you think. Thanks! __________________ Take everything you hear or read with a grain of salt. A good attitude is step 1 to a good life. Life Rafts - Floating Bubble Cloner Cloning Form - Demystifying Cloning! (hopefully) ------------------------------------ "Always do whatever's next." "Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" RIP George Carlin ------------------------------------ *Money as Debt* - Failure is built into our world economic system. You need to understand why. Begin your search here. Are we really still talking about god?
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09-11-2009, 04:23 PM	#2
kmk420kali Freedom Fighter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 5,852	If you are using coolant, with no sign of leakage...then what you have is a blown head gasket-- Take it to a mechanic...you more than likely have coolant in your oil-- __________________ With Red-Eyed Respect--Jim My GH at the pad-- https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread....=1#post4996785
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09-11-2009, 04:33 PM	#3
Sam the Caveman Pimpin witch hoes Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,368	Wasted money on a new radiator. If there wasn't any coolant leaks, did you think the radiator was drinking the coolant? __________________ Managing disease in Hydro solutions Stem rot, Sclerotinia life cycle and control methods Asprin kills internal plant virus', fungi and bacteria - Cambridge University
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09-11-2009, 04:54 PM	#6
The Southpaw Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Timbers of Fennario Posts: 204	the advice about your head gasket is good..there are 3 places leaking coolant can go: onto the ground( you see it on the ground) , into your motor oil( the oil level goes up) , or into a cylinder ( steam from the exhaust).. if you drip some oil from your dipstick onto the hot exhaust manifold and it sputters and spits.. you have number 2...but all 3 are not good..sorry. there is some stuff called BARS Leaks.. put it into your radiator, follow directions.. I have had it stop minor head gasket leaks..and costs a couple of bucks.. id you have a bad leak you need the hard pulled and gasket replaced.. Since your car is also using oil, my assumption is that your car is high mileage? if so, you have little to lose with the bars leaks.. and maybe it will help for cheap.. there are other radiator/cooling leak stoppers.. dont know about them.. good luck.. __________________ "sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own"
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09-11-2009, 05:02 PM	#8
lmv931 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 168	I agree with KMK.... most likely a blown head gasket....but it could also be the thermostat lieing to you but my money is on the head gasket.....hopefully you have a friend or know somone who can do it cheap cause a mechanic will charge you way to much...... I wouldn't atempt it your self if you are not very good with cars.... __________________ stay safe and medicated! if not well...... My First Micro Grow: https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.p...09#post2582309
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09-11-2009, 04:39 PM	#4
sumncleaver New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 21	If there not water in the oil. Try removing the thermostat and running it. If it's slow to warm but does not over heat. Then that bugger bad.
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09-11-2009, 04:47 PM	#5
NOKUY Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: THE DEEP DARK WOODS Posts: 7,413	your hyundai is done bro!...u can prolly replace the whole whip w/ a new one for less than fuckin w/ mechanics. post back here later and tell me im wrong.
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09-11-2009, 05:01 PM	#7
NOKUY Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: THE DEEP DARK WOODS Posts: 7,413	DO A QUIK FIX AND SELL IT ON CRAIGSLIST....everyone else is doing it.
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09-11-2009, 05:17 PM	#9
ItsAllOver Devil's Advocate Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: La La Land Posts: 933	Hey, to all you folks. Thanks a ton. I told my girl I would have her answer in like an hour, turned out to be true lol. ICmag peeps FTW always. I was afraid of the blown head gasket I had a friend with a similar issue once before. I know that's not a good one. Sam yea I had no say in the issue, it's not my car. She has a good ole boy type mechanic that she trusts, and I think that's where the info comes from. Now not saying that this guy is untrustworthy, but god damn is it hard to find a good mechanic. Southpaw, thanks for the quick cheap fix. I'll look into it on the interwebz and give it a shot! haha @ Yukon, hopefully not dumpin it on craigs. That's bad K my man. (I figure you're joking no need to clarify yourself) Also, not a Hyundai, shit I thought those were known to run forever. I won't try and fuck with this myself, although I have the tools and a brain that works well with instructions lol. I just think it's time to say goodbye to the old whip. Unfortunately, my girl treats cars as ppl and gives them names. She will be sad. It's also not the best time for a car to be crapping out. Less $, mo problems, too. Thanks again everybody. __________________ Take everything you hear or read with a grain of salt. A good attitude is step 1 to a good life. Life Rafts - Floating Bubble Cloner Cloning Form - Demystifying Cloning! (hopefully) ------------------------------------ "Always do whatever's next." "Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" RIP George Carlin ------------------------------------ *Money as Debt* - Failure is built into our world economic system. You need to understand why. Begin your search here. Are we really still talking about god?
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