Engine is overheating?

Tiny
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My car keeps overheating and leaking antifreeze we changed the radiator and also the hose can you tell me what the problem is
Thursday, March 18th, 2010 AT 11:13 PM

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Tiny
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Where is the coolant leaking out at? is it near the water pump, thermostat, heater core ?? These guides will help us fix it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010 AT 11:20 PM
Tiny
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Im not sure but its leaking on the passenger side if that helps a bit. The engines gauge is showing the engine is not hot though but after driving a few minutes it heats up and starts leaking antifreeze
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010 AT 11:23 PM
Tiny
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It could be many things, will have to take a good look and to see where its coming from in order to repair the correct thing. If its in middle of engine compartment then could be water pump failing or maybe thermostat or hose leak. If its more towards the firewall then could be heater core or heater hose running into the firewall.
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010 AT 11:28 PM
Tiny
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The guy is telling me because the car been sitting that there is air and he needs to let it bleed but I dont know what he means
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010 AT 11:32 PM
Tiny
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Well air pockets in the cooling system would not cause it to leak coolant
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Friday, March 19th, 2010 AT 11:45 AM
Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
2000 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

originally I did not have any heat, we thought the heater core was bad because one hose was hot and one hose was not. That did not help so wwe then found the water fins were gone, replaced water pump. The car still overheated, we then replaced thermostat, still overheated, we then removed thermostat, still overheated. Replaced the radiator and all hoses, still overheated, purchased a kit that tests for exhaust in cooling system and passed. Replaced expansion tank and cap also, and both coolant temp sensors. The car will overheat sitting in garage after about 20 minutes. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 10:53 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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OK only thing left is the cooling fan and sensor. Is fan coming on at all?
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 10:53 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes both the fan sensor and the gauge sensor have been replaced, and both fans do work properly, I can turn on the heater and the fans kick on and still overheats
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 10:53 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Get a pressure test done, and use the gauge in the head gasket leak test mode, or do a block test, these kits are available at the local parts store, and detect hydrocarbons in the coolant.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 10:53 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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My car keeps building pressure and throws coolant out my fluid box. I've change the water pump because it went out. But tha didn't fix the prob. Help and it not the thermosta
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 10:53 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Have a mechanic perform a combustion gas test at the radiator. If the test is positive, suspect a leaking head gasket.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 10:53 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Pressure test the system to see if there are leaks, pay close attention to the bottom side of your coolant resovoir, they are very common to crack on the bottom and leak out when car is warm, if no leaks and jug is not cracked, but car is overheating boiling out overflow, check cooling system for combustion gases in coolant with a chemical test diagnose head/head gasket issue.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 10:53 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hey Doc, was still typing must be when you posted.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 10:53 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Just don't let it happen again or I'll have to call your ******!

:)
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 10:53 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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That was "moth er.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 10:53 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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10-4, lol
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 10:53 AM (Merged)
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First overheating was in Aug. 2011. Cracked one of the heads(other one was okay). I had the entire cooling system rebuilt: new radiator, hoses, water pump, etc. It ran good for a few months. Then in Dec. It started leaking coolant. The heads seem to be okay but one head gasket was blown indicating overheating again.
Before this happened in august I had taken road trips(from Dallas to Iowa and Colorado), and even around town, with no problems. Just wondering what may have caused it to overheat again.

Thank You for consideration. -Jeremiah
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 10:53 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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You're leaking somehwere-get it block and pressure tested to find out more what's happening
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 10:53 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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THE LEAK WAS MAYBE NOT FROM AN OVERHEAT? (UNLESS YOU WITNESSED AN OVERHEAT)

COULD BE THAT THE HEADS WERE NOT PROPERLY PREPPED OR POSSIBLY NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY. EVEN AN "OUT OF NOWHERE CRACK APPEAR"

COULD BE "ONE OF THOSE THINGS" OR "AN ACT OF GOD"

NOT BASHING ANYONE'S ABILITIES----BUT I HAVE SEEN 1ST HAND, THESE TWO SCENARIOS (THERE ARE MORE, JUST AIN'T GOT THE ROOM/ TIME TO WRITE 'EM),

"THE NEW GUY DID IT!"

A CELL PHONE'S ABILITY TO RENDER ONES BRAIN USELESS WHEN THEY SHOULD BE PERFORMING WORK RELATED TASKS

'BOUT ALL YOU CAN DO IS PROVE SOMEONE'S NEGLIGENCE, OR AS RAZMATAZ SAID, GET 'ER CHECKED OUT AND MOVE ON!

THE MEDIC
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 10:53 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I suspect there is an engine coolant leak considering that I have bought two bottles of it. It just recently started over heating. I've had the vehicle for a little over a year and a half now. The problem just started about two weeks ago myb less. I've never let it get to the high temp. I usually turn the heater on full blast to cool it down until I get home. But I've seen leaks toward the front end of my car. How much would this cost to fix? Could I fix it myself? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm very poor. So I'm worried. Thanks.
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