Hello everyone! it's a bit of a long epistle but please give it a read and help me, if possible!
I drive an '03 Ford Focus. It has been quite trouble free with only routine maintenance for the last few years. However since December, I have been having these weird episodes of the car threatening to overheat, especially in extended traffic jams( doesn't usually matter the time, though middays are particularly troublesome). However, the car's temp will stabilize as soon as I turn on the air conditioning.
I first traced the problem to a dodgy primary cooling fan. I changed the fan, and the problem seemed to go away, temporarily.
It was then apparent that my expansion tank had a crack in it. It wasn't too big, but then I believed it would be enough to mess up the pressure of my cooling system (my car does not have a radiator cap,) I then sought another expansion tank from my mechanic.
After searching for an extended period however, he could not find the exact type of expansion tank. He however found a smaller one that fit quite well. The problem, however, never really went away- although it was a bit better.
Things however came to a head last week as my temperature needle quickly settled in the red on my way to work. I pulled over, and whiles the coolant hadn't boiled, the hose leading to my thermostat housing had expanded to more than twice its size. I quickly removed the thermostat on the side of the road and made it to work
I automatically assumed my thermostat had failed closed, thus solving my mystery. Boy, was I wrong.
Three days later in extreme rush hour traffic, I caught the temp needle inching away from it's normal midpoint to the red...I quickly turned on the air conditioning and the needle quickly fled to it's point at the center. Sigh. The problem was back! When I got home and checked, the pipe leading to the thermostat housing had expanded once again.
I have multiple suspicions, highest of which is the smaller expansion tank. I believe it has affected the pressure of the entire cooling system. I will add pictures of the old and new tanks so yalls can be the judge.
Could it also be that my head gasket is going? I haven't really given this much of thought as the signs (oil in coolant/ vice versa,) are not noticable. however I do have to fill coolant every week or so (noticed thermostat housing is leaking as well).
Thanks for reading this far and not dying of boredom (or disappointing election results). Please help a brother!
Hello guys what causes an overheating on cars lead to damage head gasket and if it is like that you need to bring your car down to an autoworkshop let me give you a hint of what cause an overheating 1) leakage in the car cooling system/loose of radiator cap 2) blockage in the cooling system 3) fan not working properly. e.t.c The symptoms of a blown head gasket are 1) engine oil mixing with water 2)the might have loose of compression which we lead to hard start 3)cylinder will be field up of water which may lead to hydrolock E.T.c for more info you can kindly call this number 07083676583 or 08111543369
Hello everyone! it's a bit of a long epistle but please give it a read and help me, if possible!
I drive an '03 Ford Focus. It has been quite trouble free with only routine maintenance for the last few years. However since December, I have been having these weird episodes of the car threatening to overheat, especially in extended traffic jams( doesn't usually matter the time, though middays are particularly troublesome). However, the car's temp will stabilize as soon as I turn on the air conditioning.
I first traced the problem to a dodgy primary cooling fan. I changed the fan, and the problem seemed to go away, temporarily.
It was then apparent that my expansion tank had a crack in it. It wasn't too big, but then I believed it would be enough to mess up the pressure of my cooling system (my car does not have a radiator cap,) I then sought another expansion tank from my mechanic.
After searching for an extended period however, he could not find the exact type of expansion tank. He however found a smaller one that fit quite well. The problem, however, never really went away- although it was a bit better.
Things however came to a head last week as my temperature needle quickly settled in the red on my way to work. I pulled over, and whiles the coolant hadn't boiled, the hose leading to my thermostat housing had expanded to more than twice its size. I quickly removed the thermostat on the side of the road and made it to work
I automatically assumed my thermostat had failed closed, thus solving my mystery. Boy, was I wrong.
Three days later in extreme rush hour traffic, I caught the temp needle inching away from it's normal midpoint to the red...I quickly turned on the air conditioning and the needle quickly fled to it's point at the center. Sigh. The problem was back! When I got home and checked, the pipe leading to the thermostat housing had expanded once again.
I have multiple suspicions, highest of which is the smaller expansion tank. I believe it has affected the pressure of the entire cooling system. I will add pictures of the old and new tanks so yalls can be the judge.
Could it also be that my head gasket is going? I haven't really given this much of thought as the signs (oil in coolant/ vice versa,) are not noticable. however I do have to fill coolant every week or so (noticed thermostat housing is leaking as well).
Thanks for reading this far and not dying of boredom (or disappointing election results). Please help a brother!
Hello everyone! it's a bit of a long epistle but please give it a read and help me, if possible!
I drive an '03 Ford Focus. It has been quite trouble free with only routine maintenance for the last few years. However since December, I have been having these weird episodes of the car threatening to overheat, especially in extended traffic jams( doesn't usually matter the time, though middays are particularly troublesome). However, the car's temp will stabilize as soon as I turn on the air conditioning.
I first traced the problem to a dodgy primary cooling fan. I changed the fan, and the problem seemed to go away, temporarily.
It was then apparent that my expansion tank had a crack in it. It wasn't too big, but then I believed it would be enough to mess up the pressure of my cooling system (my car does not have a radiator cap,) I then sought another expansion tank from my mechanic.
After searching for an extended period however, he could not find the exact type of expansion tank. He however found a smaller one that fit quite well. The problem, however, never really went away- although it was a bit better.
Things however came to a head last week as my temperature needle quickly settled in the red on my way to work. I pulled over, and whiles the coolant hadn't boiled, the hose leading to my thermostat housing had expanded to more than twice its size. I quickly removed the thermostat on the side of the road and made it to work
I automatically assumed my thermostat had failed closed, thus solving my mystery. Boy, was I wrong.
Three days later in extreme rush hour traffic, I caught the temp needle inching away from it's normal midpoint to the red...I quickly turned on the air conditioning and the needle quickly fled to it's point at the center. Sigh. The problem was back! When I got home and checked, the pipe leading to the thermostat housing had expanded once again.
I have multiple suspicions, highest of which is the smaller expansion tank. I believe it has affected the pressure of the entire cooling system. I will add pictures of the old and new tanks so yalls can be the judge.
Could it also be that my head gasket is going? I haven't really given this much of thought as the signs (oil in coolant/ vice versa,) are not noticable. however I do have to fill coolant every week or so (noticed thermostat housing is leaking as well).
Thanks for reading this far and not dying of boredom (or disappointing election results). Please help a brother!
cheers!
Go run pressure checks on your cooling system though it's most certain that you have a failling headgasket.
larrixauto2017: Hello guys what causes an overheating on cars lead to damage head gasket and if it is like that you need to bring your car down to an autoworkshop let me give you a hint of what cause an overheating 1) leakage in the car cooling system/loose of radiator cap 2) blockage in the cooling system 3) fan not working properly. e.t.c The symptoms of a blown head gasket are 1) engine oil mixing with water 2)the might have loose of compression which we lead to hard start 3)cylinder will be field up of water which may lead to hydrolock E.T.c for more info you can kindly call this number 07083676583 or 08111543369
Your hose is about to fail, so it needs replacing.
Youmay need to clean out your radiator both the inside and out side then flush your system and replace the coolant just in case you have restrictions.
You have not tested your thermostat, but if it had failed open it will build constant pressure on the upper radiator hose and with a bad fan relay/resistor hot coolant will degrade it faster.
Hello everyone! it's a bit of a long epistle but please give it a read and help me, if possible!
I drive an '03 Ford Focus. It has been quite trouble free with only routine maintenance for the last few years. However since December, I have been having these weird episodes of the car threatening to overheat, especially in extended traffic jams( doesn't usually matter the time, though middays are particularly troublesome). However, the car's temp will stabilize as soon as I turn on the air conditioning.
I first traced the problem to a dodgy primary cooling fan. I changed the fan, and the problem seemed to go away, temporarily.
It was then apparent that my expansion tank had a crack in it. It wasn't too big, but then I believed it would be enough to mess up the pressure of my cooling system (my car does not have a radiator cap,) I then sought another expansion tank from my mechanic.
After searching for an extended period however, he could not find the exact type of expansion tank. He however found a smaller one that fit quite well. The problem, however, never really went away- although it was a bit better.
Things however came to a head last week as my temperature needle quickly settled in the red on my way to work. I pulled over, and whiles the coolant hadn't boiled, the hose leading to my thermostat housing had expanded to more than twice its size. I quickly removed the thermostat on the side of the road and made it to work
I automatically assumed my thermostat had failed closed, thus solving my mystery. Boy, was I wrong.
Three days later in extreme rush hour traffic, I caught the temp needle inching away from it's normal midpoint to the red...I quickly turned on the air conditioning and the needle quickly fled to it's point at the center. Sigh. The problem was back! When I got home and checked, the pipe leading to the thermostat housing had expanded once again.
I have multiple suspicions, highest of which is the smaller expansion tank. I believe it has affected the pressure of the entire cooling system. I will add pictures of the old and new tanks so yalls can be the judge.
Could it also be that my head gasket is going? I haven't really given this much of thought as the signs (oil in coolant/ vice versa,) are not noticable. however I do have to fill coolant every week or so (noticed thermostat housing is leaking as well).
Thanks for reading this far and not dying of boredom (or disappointing election results). Please help a brother!
cheers!
dude I think I remember you. I told you two years ago that i Have a focus too........ You are in Ghana i remember......
this is what you do!
Your car is not overheat with cooling water but the engine oil is boiling! this is why....... there is a oil temperature sensor or engine coolant sensor which is bad/damaged. you need a new one and very cheap 2/3 cedis tops.
if you noticed the fan wont be running at the moment and the vehicle will shut down in traffic to protect itself. also clean the maf and check engine oil regularly since you have been running the engine at high temperature for a while.
the only temporary alternative is to disconnect the AC compressor electric plug then turn the AC on this will turn the fan on constantly as long as AC is on...... so in traffic u can be safe till you change the sensor.
if you scan the vehicle it will tell you same thing. let me know if you need more fixes.
