So, my radiator has recently started boiling over, but not overheating... I think. After the symptoms started, I replaced the thermostat and coolant temp sensor just to make sure it was working correctly.
-new thermostat and temp sensor
-new coolant
-when the engine gets up to normal operating temperature, the temp shoots to the middle of the gauge and then slowly goes back down to closer to the "Cold" side. I think this is when it boils over.
-top radiator hose gets very warm to the touch.
-radiator cap doesn't get hot at all. It is sometimes cool to the touch while the engine is running at normal temp.
-faint gassy smell in coolant. also some weird foamy grey substance (oil maybe)
Is this a double whammy situation of bad water pump AND head gasket leak? Anybody ever have these symptoms?
-new thermostat and temp sensor
-new coolant
-when the engine gets up to normal operating temperature, the temp shoots to the middle of the gauge and then slowly goes back down to closer to the "Cold" side. I think this is when it boils over.
-top radiator hose gets very warm to the touch.
-radiator cap doesn't get hot at all. It is sometimes cool to the touch while the engine is running at normal temp.
-faint gassy smell in coolant. also some weird foamy grey substance (oil maybe)
Is this a double whammy situation of bad water pump AND head gasket leak? Anybody ever have these symptoms?