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pantherl142
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Mar 14, 2013, 9:17 AM
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03 vitara overheating
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Hi, vehicle has 336.xxx km but is running strong, 5spd, changed water pump in sept 2012 with a new one...changed thermostat and antifreeze and cap....got the air out and was running good for 2 weeks straight until the last few days...overheating...first starting her up the inflow and outflow hoses are tight with fluid...when she starts to over heat seems like nothing just air or not much in them...and i got balls so i removed rad cap while overheating and runnin...about 3 cups spray out then nothing....fluid are at ther right levels too
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Discretesignals
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Mar 14, 2013, 9:46 AM
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Re: 03 vitara overheating
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That is a whole lot of miles.
Fan clutch working?
Have you tested the coolant system for combustion gases?
I agree, not a very smart thing to do.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Mar 14, 2013, 9:48 AM)
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pantherl142
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Mar 14, 2013, 9:51 AM
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Re: 03 vitara overheating
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yes fan is working good, and no never checked for combustion gasses, actually never heard of it before, anyway I can do it or is it a garage job?
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Discretesignals
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Mar 14, 2013, 9:56 AM
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They have a block test kit that uses a chemical that turns a different color when it comes in contact with combustion gasses. It isn't always accurate.
If you see a bunch of bubbles while the engine is running, that could be an indicator of a head gasket problem.
You could use a leak down tester in the cylinders to see if you get bubbles in the radiator, but there are variables also.
If you know a shop that has a gas analyzer, they can sniff for hydro carbons in the coolant system. That is fairly accurate.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Mar 14, 2013, 9:57 AM)
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pantherl142
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Mar 14, 2013, 10:03 AM
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Re: 03 vitara overheating
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thank you guys so much for the advice, Guess I'll get a appointment at a garage....1 quick question....do ya think the thermostat may be gone already or faulty? wasnt a expensive one....if so I guess i'll check that before I make an appointment...it was just recently changed though
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