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radiator full resevoir empty
Topic Started: Mar 6 2013, 02:31 PM (587 Views)
brohamjeff
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So, I was checking the oil before I was going take the vert to the mechanic that is going to do the work, and I noticed the coolant resevoir to be completely empty. When I opened the radiator cap, the radiator was completely full. Any thoughts on this, or what I should check? I don't want to drive it without enough coolant.
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jonathan180iq
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You have to be losing it somewhere.

First thing to do if there are no obvious signs of a leak is to fill it up and measure how much you're losing and how quickly. Top it off, take it for a spin and come back home. With the motor running, pop the hood and check for a mist or some drippage, which would probably indicate a failing hose. If you're lucky, it's just that.

Any white goo in your oil?

Honestly, you should smell it too...
When is the last time you checked the overflow level?
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brohamjeff
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I'm bringing it to a guy to do the piston rings and hone the cylinders. Its already smoking and burning oil. Do you think that could contribute to loss of coolant?
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I hadn't checked the coolant because I replaced the head and put new coolant in it so I assumed it was good to go. What does burning coolant smell like?
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coolant smells sweet when its hot...
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brohamjeff
Mar 6 2013, 03:21 PM
I hadn't checked the coolant because I replaced the head and put new coolant in it so I assumed it was good to go. What does burning coolant smell like?
unless you "burped" the system you probably ended up low on coolant from the time of the head rebuild.--Dont know "burping"? read this:
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=ie7&q=geometroforum+burp+coolant&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7ACEW

"burnt coolant" produces white smoke
"burnt oil" produces blue smoke
"too much gas" produces black smoke
Edited by Old Man, Mar 6 2013, 03:37 PM.
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I did not burp the coolant. just drained it out....
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