1996 Mitsubishi Shogun Noticed Today That Car Started Overheating Pressed

1996 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
170,000 MILES
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KMCG1
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noticed today that my car started overheating when i pressed the accelerator, then cooled down again when i eased off. An ex mechanic friend of mine said to take off the radiator cap and see what happens when the car is on idle. Well, with a totally cool engine, after about 10 seconds a lot (i mean loads!) of white foam spews out of the radiator, and doesnt stop doing it even with running the car on idle for 3 mins.

panicing a bit about what would cause this?
thanks in advance!
Apr 9, 2013 at 12:59 PM
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HMAC300
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check coolant level first then have pressure checked for an internal leak, it may be just air in engine
Apr 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM
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