1989 Honda Civic Temperature fluctuating

270,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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STEPHENFOWLES
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The temperature gauge is fluctuating. The systems seems to be under considerable PRESSURE.
If i pull over and carefully remove the radiator cap, There is tremendos pressure, after the pressure subsides enough to remove the cap, the water in the radiator seems to gurgling, spitting and is extreamly hot after say 10 to 15 mins driving.

What could this be. Im expecting the worst.

Thank you and regards

Stephen Fowles
Sep 27, 2008 at 1:45 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Stephen ,

If there is no losses of coolant, then it most possibily is due to a stuck thermostat or weak water pump.

Are the radiator fans working?
Sep 27, 2008 at 11:27 PM
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