1993 Ford Escort engine overheating

LARS MALACHOWSKI

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1993 FORD ESCORT
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
108,500 MILES

I own a 1993 ford escort, 1.9 liter single overhead. A few months ago, my car began to overheat. I can drive it for about 3/4 of a mile with no problems, then my temperature gauge starts to climb and pegs within a couple minutes. I bypassed the heater core. Problem persists. I replaced the thermostat. Problem persists. There is no oil in my coolant, no water in my oil. Refilled the radiator, ran it at idle for awhile. Radiator remains cold to the touch, no matter how long I run it or drive it. When I filled the radiator and started the car with the cap removed, coolant will bubble out of the radiator fill spout. My exhaust becomes white with steam, and I noticed some steam or smoke coming from my water pump area. Also, every time I go to check the level of my coolant, I have to fill it. There are no visible leaks anywhere (so where is it going?). Please help!

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MUSTANG87

MECHANIC
261 POSTS

Check if the fan turns on. Just start the motor and put the ac on the fans should start if its good. Also sounds like if the head is bad thats why its steaming out the back.

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Thursday, April 10th, 2008 AT 5:27 PM

LARS MALACHOWSKI

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Actually, the fan is always on when the engine is running. Why does the the radiator gurgle and sputter when I fill and try to level the coolant in it? And if it is a warped or cracked head, how difficult is it to replace? I heard its not a whole lot of fun.