1997 Acura CL Leaking coolant and overheating

1997 ACURA CL
98,500 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PIECEOF
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My 1997 Acura 2.2cl without any warning just overheated and died on the side of the freeway. I tryed putting more coolant in it and it leaks out immediatly and fast. It starts and will run for 10 minutes before overheating and shutting off. Is this a good indication of a blown head gasket?
Feb 18, 2008 at 2:24 PM
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JEREMIAH
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if it leaks out immediately then you should be able to determine the source of the leak with a visual inspection.most common are the coolant hoses and the radiator itself.
the head gasket is internal and would not show any external signs of leakege.
don't try to force the engine after an overheat condition since it could cause more damage such as a cracked engine block,unless you already have that problem...
Mar 2, 2008 at 8:47 PM
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