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Z31 300ZX(T) 1984-1989 Zs - Engine and Chassis Discussion

       
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Old Nov 21st, 2005, 05:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Symptoms of Radiator Failure.

Alright, my z was running good Just changed the thermostat about 500 miles ago. Then all of the sudden, i'm about to get on the free way and i notice a SHATLOAD of steam coming from under the hood. I filled my reservoir with water and drove it home (about five miles) got home and the reservoir was empty. I replaced the cap (just in case) fiilled reservoir with straight antifreeze, and drove it around about two-three miles, just enough to warm it up, and out comes the steam again...but this time the reservoir is still completely full. At first i thought (and still hope) that my thermostat might just be clogged. Then i started thinking that it could be the radiator.

What do you guys think?

Also, the reservoir makes a very loud gurgling sound once the car starts poring steam.
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Old Nov 21st, 2005, 05:23 PM   #2 (permalink)
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wiggle your fan/waterpump pully, my bet is that its shat itself.
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