Originally Posted by
OBD1 Kenobi
Hey guys, a few weeks ago I replaced my opti, and thus removed and reinstalled the water pump and radiator, and installed a new thermostat as well. Yesterday, pulled out of my driveway and drove down the street and my temp gauge shoots nearly all the way up. Its never gone up that quickly. I pulled over and noticed coolant all over my battery, and dripping down onto the street. I knew the car couldn't really have overheated that quickly, and when I pulled the radiator cap there was no steam. I haven't had a chance to look at anything yet, as I was running late headed to a Slayer concert \m/
My guesses are:
1: Low coolant, and there is an air bubble stuck near the temp sensor that heated up and gave the high reading
2: Stuck thermostat
3: Water pump isn't pushing any water
The car has been put together and running fine since the opti install, I'm curious what would have given out just now. I just got back home so I'm about to go out and start checking it out. I'm wondering if anyone has other theories as to what this might be. Thanks in advance