Radiator spewed coolant while driving

[Sniperdude]

I've been having this issue for the past three days. My radiator or something is making coolant go all over my exhaust manifold cover, my engine, and my spark plug area.

While I was driving on the expressway everything seemed to be cool, but when I got to my destination, or had to stop in traffic, smoke started coming from underneath the hood, and it smelled like burning coolant, because I know what it smells like.

When I checked, all the fluid was in the aforementioned places. So, if any of you know what's up I'd appreciate it.

Maybe I need to flush the radiator and replace the fluid?

It is probably 8 - 10 years old....

[toyomoho]

Might check similar posts on this subject at the bottom of this page. Is the radiator fan kicking in during stop and go traffic?

[Sniperdude]

It always did, maybe the relay or fuse popped on it. I'll double check tommorow and make sure it does.

Any other suggestions?

[eyeball96]

Sounds like a cracked radiator to me!.....check along the top of it! Its a gen 3 right!

[Sniperdude]

It's a gen 3. That sucks.

[eyeball96]

NO man that doesn't suck..easy fix...I'm not a mechanic, but if you can do it your self, (and lots of threads on how to) probably 100bucks..I paid 366 to have mine replaced...which is high!

[Sniperdude]

With what, radiator sealant?

[eyeball96]

Replace the rad!!....I don't tackle stuff like that, but I you have the skill and tools, i understard it isn't that difficult...do a search....I recall a thread were someone, posted the entire process!....BTW I tried patching mine, shit didn't work!

[Sniperdude]

Okay, yeah. Cause I heard patches suck. I'm heading off to my mechanic right now, because they can pretty much do whatever I need for pretty cheap.

[eyeball96]

Make sure a busted rad is whats causing the problem, I could be wrong! Good luck! Keep us posted on what it is for sure!

[Sniperdude]

Well, it was a broken radiator, however, not in the area where I thought it would be. It was in a plastic area. Anyhow, I got a new radiator installed three hours ago for 240.00. Money I didn't want to spend, but I didn't have a choice.

Here's a diagram for anyone who might have a radiator problem like this.

[eyeball96]

I was correct!! Thats the same place they all seem to crack, my 1st 96 sedan cracked there too! Glad to see ya got it fixed, sad to find, that I did overpay!! LOL oh well WTF!

[Sniperdude]

I CALL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT!

p. Gen 3 Camry Owners vs d. Toyota Motor Corporation

[eyeball96]

LMAO!! Gettin fired up!!...You must realize, our cars are old...The rads last a long time when you think about it! I would rather replace the radiator than the engine! LOL

[Axel Kain]

its easy, and not extremely expensive....replace.