My car keeps overheating. I changed the thermostat, radiator cap, checked for leaks, and flushed the system.
Jul 10, 2020 at 9:47 PM
Overheating
1997 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
KMRITZ41
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Good morning,
Since you have overheated often, you may have damaged a head gasket in the motor.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test
I would do a leak down test for each cylinder. Remove all the plugs and add shop air to each cylinder. Watch for any movement in the cooling system. If you see movement, that is a head gasket leaking.
Roy
Since you have overheated often, you may have damaged a head gasket in the motor.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test
I would do a leak down test for each cylinder. Remove all the plugs and add shop air to each cylinder. Watch for any movement in the cooling system. If you see movement, that is a head gasket leaking.
Roy
Jul 10, 2020 at 11:37 PM
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