1991 Buick Skylark Why coolant coming out of overflow tube from expansion tank?
Why coolant coming out of overflow tube from expansion tank?
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Got this car from original owner in 2013. It had 50,000 original miles in the first 21 years. In last 2 years I put 24,000 on it. I noticed some coolant was coming out of overflow tube on expansion tank(and coolant was boiling/bubbling in expansion tank.) Car was also making a "marbles rolling around in coffee can" noise at this time and it hadn't been before. I took it to be a failing water pump. I replaced, water pump, thermostat, radiator cap, all coolant, flushed coolant system. Electric fan seems to work, at least when a/c is on. No issue for three weeks. Today car is expelling coolant again from expansion tank overflow hose. And "coffee can with marbles noise" is still there-leading me to think timing chain/guides are beginning to fail. So, Any guesses on coolant issue? How about coffee full of marbles noise issue? Thanks!
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No it would cause a leak and low fluid level .....then overheat. Fix the known leak and then test. Chemical tests are available so you don't have to do a pressure test to find a blown head gasket.
Thanks. Just realized the heater core has very small leak. Would that not cause pressurization failure and so boil over?
No it would cause a leak and low fluid level .....then overheat. Fix the known leak and then test. Chemical tests are available so you don't have to do a pressure test to find a blown head gasket.