Need help with my '89
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7th Gear
Joined: Oct 2010
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Need help with my '89
Hey guys, thought this would be a good place for a diagnosis:
I took my '89 coupe to the store the other day and when I came out, there was antifreeze all over the ground underneath her, it looked like it all just gushed out and I have no idea what the problem is. I drove her home and noticed the temp kept rising. I've been afraid to drive her since and my father in law said he thinks it might be the thermostat, but he's not a "vette" buy, just an overall mechanically inclined type. I don't mind taking it to the shop but I'd like to have some idea what the prob is before I do cause I'm afraid they'll try to put it to me(cause I don't know jack about cars at all) Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanx in advance!
I took my '89 coupe to the store the other day and when I came out, there was antifreeze all over the ground underneath her, it looked like it all just gushed out and I have no idea what the problem is. I drove her home and noticed the temp kept rising. I've been afraid to drive her since and my father in law said he thinks it might be the thermostat, but he's not a "vette" buy, just an overall mechanically inclined type. I don't mind taking it to the shop but I'd like to have some idea what the prob is before I do cause I'm afraid they'll try to put it to me(cause I don't know jack about cars at all) Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanx in advance!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2010
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You obviously have a leak somewhere. Don't think it has anything to do with thermostat. Best thing to do is to start the car, and let it warm up and check to see where it's leaking. Make sure you keep an eye on the temp. Look around all the hoses and check the radiator aswell to see if any coolant is leaking from it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: San Diego, Ca
Lots of Coolant - absent the obvious like a blown hose - means it puked out of the Expansion Tank which is either a stuck thermostat or blown - probably leaky - head gasket. I'd go for the latter since it's an '89.
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Slingshot
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Charlotte NC
you probably have a broken, split or cracked hose. Let us know what you discover.
