1985 Honda Accord My car sounds like the water is boiling.

195,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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CALIFBLUEYES
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I came home yesterday after driving just a mile down the road and it was sounding like it was boiling I didn't see any water coming out but there was no water in the reserve tank, either. the gage didn't lead me to believe it was hot at all. I was told it could be the head gasket? I wondered if it was just the thermostat stuck this is all new I had the water pump and the timing belt changed about 6 months ago. it is smoking a little now but its old and has been taken good care of I don't understand what it could be now I check the dip stick and there was no sign of water in the oil either. Its cleaned every 3000 miles so it is clean not black and it is on the full line not over or under the fill.
Nov 19, 2008 at 11:05 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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I would strongly suggest that you refill the cooling system. Then start the engine and let it warm. Once it is warm crack open the bleeder on the cooling system and bleed out all of the air. Once the air is all removed see how things go. Check for a small leak on the radiator that might be stopping the cooling system from pressurizing. A test of the cooling system pressure might reveal that you have a leak. The leak at say the radiator on top could allow for coolant loss without looking like a major leak. Simple things like a bad radiator cap can cause problems as well. Start simple. Keep a close watch on the coolant level.
Nov 20, 2008 at 1:39 AM
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