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Tom,
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, my model doesn't come with a cabin air filter and the vehicle isn't exposed to any harsh elements such as pine needles. I may have some dust and dirt in there though. Who knows what could get in those diverter doors? I wonder if I've still got some air in the system? I thought for sure I found the problem when the reservoir was blocked but soon after the cold/lukewarm returned. There is a threaded bolt in the thermostat housing that has me wondering. Is that for bleeding the system or what is it for? I took the reservoir out the other day to clean it out. Would that constitute bleeding the system again to rid the system of air?

A leak at the thermostat gasket on the housing? Or a bad t-stat?

2003 eclipse GTS 3.0 58,000 miles I think

On daughter's car just had the radiator, thermostat, gasket, hoses replaced because temp gauge in too hot range. Also added freon, oil, leak check dye. Now steam comes out from under hood, passenger side(A/C side). Mechanic said prob burning off spilled fluids. That seemed ok at first but too much steam to be that. Do see A/C water under car and reddish brown fluid under front left. Drove it 55 miles to give it back to her when this happened... any ideas...thanks...

hem; The condensation drain is on the passenger side, near the firewall. Common for moisture during A/C or DEF use. The other liquid, though, sounds like transmission fluid. Trans. fluid burns a whitish color, can be mistaken for steam? Maybe, dripping onto the exhaust? Does the 'steam' have any smell to it? If it smells 'sweet', could be coolant.

smells a little but not the sweet smell.... so if it is transmission fluid what can that mean? thank you

hem; You'll just have to do some inspecting to see where the leak is coming from...Could be a very slight leak coming from a pan gasket or cooling line. Most fluids are flammable under the right conditions, so do get it checked as soon as possible. Of course, keep a close eye on all fluid levels in the mean time.

Looks like liquid was transmission fluid. Tightened what was loose and added fluid. Test drove and seems ok. Double checking in the morning. Appreciate the help!

Hello,
Having problems with my Chevy Matiz 0.8 L. I have had water hose, water pump, timing belt replaced recently. But after a few days, water has again regularly started to leak when car has been driven for a few kilometers. I thought it had to do with the thermostat gasket which might leak when it opens after water has gained required temperature. Had this idea after reading from a service manual. Kindly advise.

Thanks,

You need to pressure test the cooling system to determine where the leak is.

Okay thanks , but do you think gasket may be the issue as one mechanic suggested, although there is no oil in surge tank. Wonder what may be the other symptoms.

I'm putting my 91 Camaro RS with 305 TBI "E" engine back together, replacing most every part. I could use some help with the thermostat housing, in looking to replace it with a new OEM style housing I have discovered the OEM style housing has two threaded holes in it, the one that was on the engine before the rebuild does not, and looks a lot like the housing on the v-6. I figure the one hole is for the temp. sending unit which was in the intake manifold when I got the car. Can anyone tell me, is the housing with the two threaded holes correct? and if it is, what is the other hole for? or can I use the style housing that came on the engine and leave the temp. sensor in the manifold? (I'm looking to get the car back to more of a stock style)

Boomer

I think what you are finding is that OE housing is now not as specific as the car was new. The extra threaded ports no doubt accommodate sensors that are used in other applications. If the one you want has just the plain two holes for the thermostat gasket you can get those aftermarket, in chrome or plain to paint or clear-coat as you wish,

T

2002 Ford Taurus
98,000 + miles

In later 2009, I bought a used Ford Taurus.
Immediate Problem: 1) no heat, 2) coolant resevoir was completely brown.
What the mechanic did in January 2010: 1) Replaced resevoir, and 2) replaced thermostat gasket.
Result: hardly noticeable heat.
Problem: 1) no heat, 2)resevoir is brown
What they did in Feb. 2010: 1) Coolant Flush all day. 2)saw no need for heater core replacement.
Result: no heat.

Now: 1)coolant leaks to ground from several front areas of the car
2) resevoir completely brown, 3) resevoir holds no coolant - it just leaks to ground.
4) the coolant gauge in my car never goes to hot - indicates cold to mid level.
What they say: Mechanic #1 - needs bottom radiator hose - $177 includes labor
What they say: Mechanic #2 - needs new radiator right now- $500 includes labor. They also say they may need to replace heater core. ($300)
At every stop, I pour water in resevoir but I know this cannot last. Can these problems really be fixed or do I need another car. Thanks.

Thank you for your response.