Re: Overheating problem

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

Make sure the alternator belt isn't getting chewed up by the fan on
the alternator. Make sure that you have completly bled the system, the
water pump won't work if it is filled with air and the radiator can't
cool the coolant if it is half filled with air. Loosen the small hose
on the top right side to get the air out of the radiator. I don't
think the water pump is bad but you might want to replace the hoses or
at least make sure all the hose clamps are tight. Pressure test to 15
psi for 15 minutes. There should be NO leaks. Do not run straight
water, you should always have a 50/50 mixture of soft water and a
premium brand anti-freeze that says it is good for aluminum motors.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "nbrommer2k" <nickbrom@xxxx> wrote:
> I had a little "issue" the other day, and have had problems with 
> overheating ever since.
> 
> Let me start out by stating that the cooling fans ARE working. 
> (Finally got those fixed, Toby!)
> 
> Anyway, as I'm pulling into the parking lot at work, I see steam from 
> the engine compartment, and see my temp gauge way up high. I park it, 
> and see that the alternator belt is chewed up and flown off, and the 
> hose from the overfill to the water pump has come disconnected from 
> the pump. 
> 
> So, I reconnected the hose, and replaced both belt.
> 
> Drove the car home, and the car was giving erratic temp readings.