Overheating HELP :(!!!!!

[94_v6_camry]

Guys, i was driving for around 10 mins and all sudden smoke coming from the car. So i stop , engine off then open the bonnet, and there is smoke coming from the small radiator hose ( please see pic below with arrow).
What are the mostly caught for this type of OVERHEATING????



Derrick

[DFBonnett]

That looks like the line to the power steering fluid reservoir, not a coolant line.

[papariccardo]

Originally Posted by DFBonnett

That looks like the line to the power steering fluid reservoir, not a coolant line.

Look again.

Smoke? Or steam? Smoke from there sounds major, I can't offer any advice. Steam however could be due to lack of coolant or heavy use. If your motor is a 3VZ (doesn't appear to be from what I can see tho), be very cautious, these are the WORST Toyota motor for cooking head gaskets. (I've had 4 of 'em, two I bought cooked)

If you can, get your mechanic to do a cooling system pressure test. Failing that, or if the test shows exhaust gases leaking into the system, then try a bottle of chemiweld or similar. Follow the instructions TO THE LETTER, no cheating. That will patch it, sometimes for a month, sometimes for good. Then start searching for another car, and don't sell yours to a mate..

[94_v6_camry]

Originally Posted by papariccardo

Look again.

Smoke? Or steam? Smoke from there sounds major, I can't offer any advice. Steam however could be due to lack of coolant or heavy use. If your motor is a 3VZ (doesn't appear to be from what I can see tho), be very cautious, these are the WORST Toyota motor for cooking head gaskets. (I've had 4 of 'em, two I bought cooked)

If you can, get your mechanic to do a cooling system pressure test. Failing that, or if the test shows exhaust gases leaking into the system, then try a bottle of chemiweld or similar. Follow the instructions TO THE LETTER, no cheating. That will patch it, sometimes for a month, sometimes for good. Then start searching for another car, and don't sell yours to a mate..

It was stream coming out.
I have check the coolant reservior (spelling) before i drive, and i only drive for 15 mins and that happen!!!
BTW it's a 3VZ engine

Derrick

[toyomoho]

Check the radiator for coolant (when engine cool), if low fill it up plus the overflow container (the lid where the steam is coming out. Between now and having the coolant system checked out make sure the reservoir is filled up to the top off line.

What does the cars temperature gauge read, overheating or normal?

[94_v6_camry]

Originally Posted by toyomoho

Check the radiator for coolant (when engine cool), if low fill it up plus the overflow container (the lid where the steam is coming out. Between now and having the coolant system checked out make sure the reservoir is filled up to the top off line.

What does the cars temperature gauge read, overheating or normal?

My temp gauge reading is 70-80% to the top!!!
Usually it stay around in the middle, not too sure whether this might be an important issues.....i did have a similar problems before (OVERHEATING, Gasket need replacement) at that time i did have my airconditioning on, not sure whether it's the same problems, weather been hot in Melbourne lately, so i was using the aircond most often then usual.

Derrick

[Kep]

Occasionally, a head gasket will blow and allow exhaust into the coolant which raises the coolant temperature dramatically which,in turn, escapes into the overflow reservoir and steams out that tube. A mechanic (or you if you get the tool) can check the coolant for exhaust gasses with Block Tester Fluid. The blue fluid turns yellow if the exhaust is escaping into the coolant. (Of course, they probably have an electronic test these days as well.)

Kep

[94_v6_camry]

Originally Posted by Kep

Occasionally, a head gasket will blow and allow exhaust into the coolant which raises the coolant temperature dramatically which,in turn, escapes into the overflow reservoir and steams out that tube. A mechanic (or you if you get the tool) can check the coolant for exhaust gasses with Block Tester Fluid. The blue fluid turns yellow if the exhaust is escaping into the coolant. (Of course, they probably have an electronic test these days as well.)

Kep

How about pressure test from a radiator mechanic...does that show what actually happen to the car....if so i might take to them for a quick check!

Derrick

[Kep]

Makes sense. They could pressure test the radiator, if there is a blown gasket you should loose pressure. The auto part stores in my area loan out radiator testers. You might check your area. Usually, you leave a hefty deposit until you return it in good order.

Kep

[unkit]

Did they replace ur water pump when they replaced ur head gasket last time?

Our old crown blew 4 head gaskets (amazingly out of warranty each time) before a mechanic FINALLY listened to my dad and checked the water pump.

[ghettosled]

first off, since steam is coming out from there it looks as though you have a bad radiator cap. coolent does get hot enough to steam, but the rad cap will keep it from escaping and will only let coolent into the reservoir. check your oil to see if its milky and check your coolent to see if there is oil. my guess is they arent mixing so your head gasket will still be in good shape (assuming your car hasnt overheated again). i would then replace the thermostat. if its still running warm, i would flush the system and check the water pump.

[sbushnak]

I used to have the same problem after driving 300 or more highway miles.

I changed the thermostat, radiator caps, and flushed the coolant. It fixed the problem.
I drove to Washington DC from Columbus, OH then back to Columbus, my car never overheated.

Hope this helps.

[papariccardo]

Originally Posted by DFBonnett

That looks like the line to the power steering fluid reservoir, not a coolant line.

DumbFoolishBastard told me to ram the emoticon up my ass.

Thanks for the personal message, dorkwad. Get your hand of it, and accept that you were wrong. I hardly chastised you, merely pointed out that it had nothing to do with the steering. Can you even drive? And maybe you could accept messages in return, or can't you read either?



Lots of kids playing in this house. Some great members too, but I would imagine most don't stick around long. What would I care, it's only a $800 beater, now moved sideways to make way for a 1998 528i wagon.

[papariccardo]

Originally Posted by ghettosled

first off, since steam is coming out from there it looks as though you have a bad radiator cap. coolent does get hot enough to steam, but the rad cap will keep it from escaping and will only let coolent into the reservoir. check your oil to see if its milky and check your coolent to see if there is oil. my guess is they arent mixing so your head gasket will still be in good shape (assuming your car hasnt overheated again). i would then replace the thermostat. if its still running warm, i would flush the system and check the water pump.

Right on the money. Great answer.

[DFBonnett]

Originally Posted by papariccardo

DumbFoolishBastard told me to ram the emoticon up my ass.

Thanks for the personal message, dorkwad. Get your hand of it, and accept that you were wrong. I hardly chastised you, merely pointed out that it had nothing to do with the steering. Can you even drive? And maybe you could accept messages in return, or can't you read either?



Lots of kids playing in this house. Some great members too, but I would imagine most don't stick around long. What would I care, it's only a $800 beater, now moved sideways to make way for a 1998 528i wagon.

Only a shitbird would post a private message in a public forum.
Q.E.D.