Overheating and water going in reservoir bottle from radiator

Tiny
SHARMEETHA BUJRAM
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  • 2000 MITSUBISHI COLT
  • 2.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 336,823 MILES
Overheating on uphills water going into reservoir bottle from radiator and when I open the radiator cap there is pressure in radiator.
Sunday, March 7th, 2021 AT 12:02 AM

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Tiny
DAVEH429
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Hello.

Sounds like you possibly have a cylinder head gasket leak or possibly a failing water pump carry out the following test please.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-water-pump

Hope this helps with your repair, Please keep us updated on your repair outcome and do not hesitate to contact us again for further information or assistance.

Thanks for using 2CarPros.

Dave H
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Sunday, March 7th, 2021 AT 1:02 AM
Tiny
DAVEH429
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Hello.

Here is another video you may find helpful and a couple of diagrams:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCR6wahr9FU

Hope this helps with your repair, Please keep us updated on your repair outcome and do not hesitate to contact us again for further information or assistance.

Thanks for using 2CarPros.

Dave H

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Sunday, March 7th, 2021 AT 1:12 AM
Tiny
SHARMEETHA BUJRAM
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The problem is with the water going into reserve bottle. On an uphill when I accelerate then it overheats n water starts to bubble in reserve bottle.
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 AT 5:52 PM

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