PACE's car = Broken --HELP!

PACE · 07-06-2004, 06:07 PM

Here is the story.

My coolent boiled over and the car over heated over the weekend. I refilled the coolent and everything ran fine after that. Well today on the highway my temp gauge went to about 100 degrees after 20 minutes of driving.....I pulled over and checked the coolent and it was still fine and the return line was hot so I know its circulating....I drove home slowly with the heat on high just incase it was overheating.

So the question is....are the 2 related? Why would the temp read 100 degrees ? the gauge is not "dead" it just says 100 all the time now no matter what.....Any ideas why my coolent just boiled over and overheated he car out of no where??

Looks like I'm headed to the dealership

PACE

Molson · 07-06-2004, 07:56 PM

sounds like a bad tstat

AznGA · 07-06-2004, 08:55 PM

How old is your car? Mileage?

sicc · 07-06-2004, 09:18 PM

when my car overheated like this the 1st time it was the LIM gasket. the 2nd time it was my water pump. if its the water pump you will notice the serpentine belt shooting coolant in the air.

PACE · 07-07-2004, 05:16 AM

The car is an 03 with 14,000 miles. The water pump is working. I woke EARLY this morning to go to the dealershipand work out a rental car.....but everything worked fine this morning. temp gauge was once again working and no signs of over heating. So I came back home. I think the t-stat is bad AND there is an electrical problem causing the temp gauge to not work right occasinally.

AMRAAM4 · 07-07-2004, 05:22 AM

Bad tstat as the Molsonator said.

Hope you told those bitches to be easy on your car when they lift it up!

Roush GT · 07-07-2004, 06:12 AM

you left your car with the dealer?

IBtheyfockupthekit

PACE · 07-07-2004, 06:38 AM

No........I was GOING to take it to the dealship but my whole way there it drove fine so I said F the dealer and came back home!

I know my SC/T rockers would be killed by the lift!! I ordered a new t-stat from PFYC and I guess I'll just drive easy until then.

I forgot to mention that my temp gauge yesterday started acting screwy after I broke 125 mph on the freeway for about 10 miles

AMRAAM4 · 07-07-2004, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PACE

I forgot to mention that my temp gauge yesterday started acting screwy after I broke 125 mph on the freeway for about 10 miles

I'm telling Mrs. PACE .....

right after I tell her of her husband's homosexual tendencies.

Blackrider · 07-07-2004, 07:47 AM

Ewww Overheated engine can = bad things in the future

atc3434 · 07-07-2004, 12:50 PM

Does anybody see a problem with the temp gauge reading 100, but the lines are still hot. My money is on the water temp sensor, that explains all your problems. You didn't get any fans because the computer didn't turn them on, hence the overheating the first time. Then, you get screw temp gauge readings. I would look into that as well... you've got more going on than just a bad thermostat. Also, you can get the coolant to boil over easier if the coolant cap isn't tight. Happend to me... thought I had major problemas!

AaronGAGT · 07-07-2004, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by atc3434

Also, you can get the coolant to boil over easier if the coolant cap isn't tight. Happend to me... thought I had major problemas!

Im with ATC on this part. Happened to me and noboby could figure out why i kept overheating and loosing my coolant. Turned out my cap was stripped (couldnt be tightened) and couldnt hold the pressure.

PACE · 07-08-2004, 07:11 AM

My fans were on the entire time this was happening.

Well 2 days have come and gone and now the car seems to be running fine *shrug*

Apollyon9515 · 07-09-2004, 10:51 PM

right after i did my lim gasket repair, It puked out all of my coolant and overheated. I refilled it and nothing has happened since. But that dont explain the temp reading. Also it could be the cap mine messed up once like ^ did and would get hot but i put it back togther and havent had a prob since.

2kramairGT · 05-17-2005, 01:31 PM

Can a faulty coolant resevoir cap cause a car to overheat or boil over? THe cap is in two peices the threaded part u see and the other piece is the seal and plug thing. They broke apart. Any input???

Joker694 · 05-17-2005, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2kramairGT

Can a faulty coolant resevoir cap cause a car to overheat or boil over? THe cap is in two peices the threaded part u see and the other piece is the seal and plug thing. They broke apart. Any input???

yes get a new cap

Hodge · 05-17-2005, 02:34 PM

hey pace do you store that during hte winter? my dad has a 95 trans am with 8000 miles on it when he took it to work after storing it last winter.. when he hit about 80 on the highway, the temp gauge went over 200 and he pulled over and checked it and nothing was wrong. turned out to be a bad thermastat i'm pretty sure. We just replaced the thermastat and the radiator at the same time. works good

Malaclypse · 05-17-2005, 10:41 PM

Whenever a car overheats the possibility exsists that you'll melt the wax pellet inside the coolant temp sensor. This would cause inaccurate temp readings and possibly an SES light.

I'd say replace the thermostat, ECT sensor and refill. Keep an eye on your head gaskets though. I've seen a few cases where the motor was overheated and the headbolts stretched, causing the head gasket to leak externally.

SC/TGrandAm · 05-17-2005, 10:52 PM

Funny thing is you guys are telling him all of these fixes but you failed to realize this thread was made almost A YEAR AGO- im sure the problem was fixed long ago. Resurrected from the dead/ just a heads up.

Malaclypse · 05-17-2005, 11:24 PM

Heh. Guess I should start paying attention to post dates. Whoever brought this back needs to be slapped. =p

Still good advice for anyone that goes through the same crap.

07-06-2004, 06:07 PM	#1
PACE Woooo Woooooooo ! AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Clarkston, MI Age: 43 Posts: 2,514 Vehicle: GRAND AMERICAN	PACE's car = Broken --HELP! Here is the story. My coolent boiled over and the car over heated over the weekend. I refilled the coolent and everything ran fine after that. Well today on the highway my temp gauge went to about 100 degrees after 20 minutes of driving.....I pulled over and checked the coolent and it was still fine and the return line was hot so I know its circulating....I drove home slowly with the heat on high just incase it was overheating. So the question is....are the 2 related? Why would the temp read 100 degrees ? the gauge is not "dead" it just says 100 all the time now no matter what.....Any ideas why my coolent just boiled over and overheated he car out of no where?? Looks like I'm headed to the dealership PACE

07-06-2004, 07:56 PM	#2
Molson Admininadian! AKA: Jim Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Great White Norf Age: 45 Posts: 3,695 Vehicle: Duramax, C10, MKZ	sounds like a bad tstat __________________ Sig

07-06-2004, 09:18 PM	#4
sicc s y c AKA: SiCC Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: arizona Posts: 1,103 Vehicle: somethin	when my car overheated like this the 1st time it was the LIM gasket. the 2nd time it was my water pump. if its the water pump you will notice the serpentine belt shooting coolant in the air. __________________ -SiCC

07-07-2004, 05:22 AM	#6
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	Bad tstat as the Molsonator said. Hope you told those bitches to be easy on your car when they lift it up! __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

07-07-2004, 06:12 AM	#7
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07-06-2004, 08:55 PM	#3
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	How old is your car? Mileage?

07-07-2004, 05:16 AM	#5
PACE Woooo Woooooooo ! AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Clarkston, MI Age: 43 Posts: 2,514 Vehicle: GRAND AMERICAN	The car is an 03 with 14,000 miles. The water pump is working. I woke EARLY this morning to go to the dealershipand work out a rental car.....but everything worked fine this morning. temp gauge was once again working and no signs of over heating. So I came back home. I think the t-stat is bad AND there is an electrical problem causing the temp gauge to not work right occasinally.

07-07-2004, 06:38 AM	#8
PACE Woooo Woooooooo ! AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Clarkston, MI Age: 43 Posts: 2,514 Vehicle: GRAND AMERICAN	No........I was GOING to take it to the dealship but my whole way there it drove fine so I said F the dealer and came back home! I know my SC/T rockers would be killed by the lift!! I ordered a new t-stat from PFYC and I guess I'll just drive easy until then. I forgot to mention that my temp gauge yesterday started acting screwy after I broke 125 mph on the freeway for about 10 miles

07-07-2004, 07:47 AM	#10
Blackrider Ifeast Upon The Weak AKA: Jordie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Victoria B.C. Age: 36 Posts: 3,048 Vehicle: 06 GTP 6Speed	Ewww Overheated engine can = bad things in the future __________________ 60DegreeGTP

07-07-2004, 12:50 PM	#11
atc3434 Grand Am Again AKA: Andrew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Auburn, NY Age: 38 Posts: 1,999 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE	Does anybody see a problem with the temp gauge reading 100, but the lines are still hot. My money is on the water temp sensor, that explains all your problems. You didn't get any fans because the computer didn't turn them on, hence the overheating the first time. Then, you get screw temp gauge readings. I would look into that as well... you've got more going on than just a bad thermostat. Also, you can get the coolant to boil over easier if the coolant cap isn't tight. Happend to me... thought I had major problemas! __________________ 1999 Grand Am SE2 - Blue, TOG Headers, SLP Exhaust, DHP - SOLD 1996 Vert' Z-28 - M6, magnaflow muffler-back, K&N FIPK, Hurst Short-throw - 13.6 @ 103mph. 2006 Dodge Charger R/T Daytona - Go Mango Orange #2832 of 4000. Tune/exhaust. 14.009@97mph. 2002 Saab 9 5 Aero Wagon - 3" turboback/tune. 17psi of sleeper fun just waiting to surprise you.

07-08-2004, 07:11 AM	#13
PACE Woooo Woooooooo ! AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Clarkston, MI Age: 43 Posts: 2,514 Vehicle: GRAND AMERICAN	My fans were on the entire time this was happening. Well 2 days have come and gone and now the car seems to be running fine shrug

07-09-2004, 10:51 PM	#14
Apollyon9515 GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: cookeville,tn Age: 38 Posts: 88 Vehicle: 99 gt 4 door	right after i did my lim gasket repair, It puked out all of my coolant and overheated. I refilled it and nothing has happened since. But that dont explain the temp reading. Also it could be the cap mine messed up once like ^ did and would get hot but i put it back togther and havent had a prob since.

05-17-2005, 01:31 PM	#15
2kramairGT GAGT - Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 39 Posts: 233 Vehicle: 2000 GaGT Coupe	Can a faulty coolant resevoir cap cause a car to overheat or boil over? THe cap is in two peices the threaded part u see and the other piece is the seal and plug thing. They broke apart. Any input???

05-17-2005, 02:34 PM	#17
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	hey pace do you store that during hte winter? my dad has a 95 trans am with 8000 miles on it when he took it to work after storing it last winter.. when he hit about 80 on the highway, the temp gauge went over 200 and he pulled over and checked it and nothing was wrong. turned out to be a bad thermastat i'm pretty sure. We just replaced the thermastat and the radiator at the same time. works good __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

05-17-2005, 10:41 PM	#18
Malaclypse Wrenched Loose AKA: Scott Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,209 Vehicle: 2013 Malibu 2LT	Whenever a car overheats the possibility exsists that you'll melt the wax pellet inside the coolant temp sensor. This would cause inaccurate temp readings and possibly an SES light. I'd say replace the thermostat, ECT sensor and refill. Keep an eye on your head gaskets though. I've seen a few cases where the motor was overheated and the headbolts stretched, causing the head gasket to leak externally.

05-17-2005, 10:52 PM	#19
SC/TGrandAm Newbie AKA: Kyle Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Age: 39 Posts: 2,944 Vehicle: 2008 Accord	Funny thing is you guys are telling him all of these fixes but you failed to realize this thread was made almost A YEAR AGO- im sure the problem was fixed long ago. Resurrected from the dead/ just a heads up. __________________ 2008 Accord EX-L Coupe 2002 GA SCT- R.I.P HID Pioneer http://www.myspace.com/Kleigou

05-17-2005, 11:24 PM	#20
Malaclypse Wrenched Loose AKA: Scott Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,209 Vehicle: 2013 Malibu 2LT	Heh. Guess I should start paying attention to post dates. Whoever brought this back needs to be slapped. =p Still good advice for anyone that goes through the same crap.

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