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olsookie · 09-28-2009, 06:54 PM

ok, so i have my beater car, a fine and sexy 1988 honda accord, her name is Jane.

my car has been overheating lately and i wanted to go over everything that i've done and see what i can try next.

new radiator with new coolant, new thermostat. if i'm driving highway, no issues, if i start sitting in traffic for more than 10 minutes, i can start to smell the coolant and when i stop and turn my car off it is overflowing into the overflow tank, it sounds almost as if it's boiling.

i have checked my coolant levels, made sure that the fans kick on and both upper and lower coolant hoses. all is normal, does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,
olsookie

dcnism0 · 09-28-2009, 07:35 PM

its your waterpump easy fix

russiankid · 09-28-2009, 07:47 PM

It does sound like the water pump. I would also change the timing belt as it will be easier to pull the timing belt cover to the side to squeeze the pump into place. Plus, you can change the crank and camshaft seals while you're at it.

dcnism0 · 09-28-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russiankid

It does sound like the water pump. I would also change the timing belt as it will be easier to pull the timing belt cover to the side to squeeze the pump into place. Plus, you can change the crank and camshaft seals while you're at it.

if your gonna change the crankshaft seal you mine as well put a light weight crankshaft pulley on to get a little more power

russiankid · 09-28-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcnism0

if your gonna change the crankshaft seal you mine as well put a light weight crankshaft pulley on to get a little more power

They don't make light weight pulleys for these cars.

dcnism0 · 09-28-2009, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russiankid

They don't make light weight pulleys for these cars.

i see lol my bad

olsookie · 09-28-2009, 09:09 PM

lol, this car has MONSTER power! haha, just kidding.

thanks boys, much appreciated.

olsookie · 10-12-2009, 02:15 PM

dang, i get ready to do this and then their was Power steering fluid dripping from the passenger side! WTF! LOL, gotta love the beater! good thing it was only like $65 for all the timing belt and water pump crap! ROCKAUTO.COM best site for stock parts!

anyone know what part this could be as i didn't see where it was dripping from, i just want to order these parts before i start ripping things apart or taking it to a friend of mine to fix it.

09-28-2009, 06:54 PM	#1
olsookie Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #806 My Ride: 2013 S4 iTrader: (1)	88 honda accord - overheating problems ok, so i have my beater car, a fine and sexy 1988 honda accord, her name is Jane. my car has been overheating lately and i wanted to go over everything that i've done and see what i can try next. new radiator with new coolant, new thermostat. if i'm driving highway, no issues, if i start sitting in traffic for more than 10 minutes, i can start to smell the coolant and when i stop and turn my car off it is overflowing into the overflow tank, it sounds almost as if it's boiling. i have checked my coolant levels, made sure that the fans kick on and both upper and lower coolant hoses. all is normal, does anyone have any ideas? Thanks, olsookie __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 05 Apexi Silver EVO with a bad azz Perrin Antannae To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. SOLD! The M has arrived! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. and now is SOLD! Move over M To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. The X is here! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. SOLD! Jetta TDI - it's all about TQ and Fuel Economy!

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russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	It does sound like the water pump. I would also change the timing belt as it will be easier to pull the timing belt cover to the side to squeeze the pump into place. Plus, you can change the crank and camshaft seals while you're at it. __________________ 2012' Scion tC 6-speed M/T.

09-28-2009, 09:09 PM	#7
olsookie Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #806 My Ride: 2013 S4 iTrader: (1)	lol, this car has MONSTER power! haha, just kidding. thanks boys, much appreciated. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 05 Apexi Silver EVO with a bad azz Perrin Antannae To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. SOLD! The M has arrived! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. and now is SOLD! Move over M To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. The X is here! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. SOLD! Jetta TDI - it's all about TQ and Fuel Economy!

10-12-2009, 02:15 PM	#8
olsookie Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #806 My Ride: 2013 S4 iTrader: (1)	dang, i get ready to do this and then their was Power steering fluid dripping from the passenger side! WTF! LOL, gotta love the beater! good thing it was only like $65 for all the timing belt and water pump crap! ROCKAUTO.COM best site for stock parts! anyone know what part this could be as i didn't see where it was dripping from, i just want to order these parts before i start ripping things apart or taking it to a friend of mine to fix it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 05 Apexi Silver EVO with a bad azz Perrin Antannae To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. SOLD! The M has arrived! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. and now is SOLD! Move over M To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. The X is here! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. SOLD! Jetta TDI - it's all about TQ and Fuel Economy!

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