Update on Cooling Issue..2004 Corvette
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Update on Cooling Issue..2004 Corvette
Latest on my cooling issues..Shop tested for blown headgaskets.. they tell me THAT is the cause of my overheating issue.
The only sign of blown head gaskets I saw.. the cooling issue...
So another $2000 on this issue.. hope this fixes the issue.
So far.. new radiator, new hoses and belts ( my choice), new water pump, new thermostat and housing, repair drivers side cooling fan, New temp sensor ( also my request).
After all of the above.. still overheating in slow traffic or driving slowly up the mountains..THUS the test for blown head gaskets.
Never a problem with power of engine running. No loss of speed. No sign of anti-freeze in oil. No smoke or mist from exhaust.
Just the overheating issue under load.
Shop says THIS will fix cooling issues.. so we now wait to see if we have a cracked head or any other issues they discover during gasket replace.
The only sign of blown head gaskets I saw.. the cooling issue...
So another $2000 on this issue.. hope this fixes the issue.
So far.. new radiator, new hoses and belts ( my choice), new water pump, new thermostat and housing, repair drivers side cooling fan, New temp sensor ( also my request).
After all of the above.. still overheating in slow traffic or driving slowly up the mountains..THUS the test for blown head gaskets.
Never a problem with power of engine running. No loss of speed. No sign of anti-freeze in oil. No smoke or mist from exhaust.
Just the overheating issue under load.
Shop says THIS will fix cooling issues.. so we now wait to see if we have a cracked head or any other issues they discover during gasket replace.
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