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#4643 of 4944 Re: cooling system failing to build pressure [kiawah] by bison2 Oct 28, 2008 (6:05 am)
Replying to: kiawah (Oct 27, 2008 5:18 pm) OK, I replaced the T stat and rad cap yesterday.i press tested system again. Press holds steady same as before,engine cold or hot. NO leaks no where , Not internal or external,I opened the oil drain plug after overnight stand to check for coolant in the oil before even posting.There was not a single drop. I had checked for a leaking heater core as well. There is no white smoke or sweet smell from the tail pipe either. If a rad pinhole exist that is so small that one cant find it, then it might leak a minimal amount of coolant but it won't be the cause of no pressure building in the system. I have extensive mechanical abillities and know how to do these things. Went for 80 km drive,no fluid loss observed. Temp held fairly steady at around 160-F with pressure APLIED by press tester wich was left hooked up in between radiator to recovery tank return hose.The 15 psi rad cap is on the recovery tank. Pressure held steady the entire trip. After relieving system pressure and leaving the tester in place and letting the engine to build the pressure up, I took a second trip, I found on return that there still was not a single pound of press in the cooling system.The temp was slightly higher at 170/180-F though. Replies to this message: kiawah (Oct 28, 2008 7:14 am) bison2 (Oct 28, 2008 5:52 pm) kiawah (Oct 28, 2008 6:39 pm) and 1 more...
#4644 of 4944 Re: cooling system failing to build pressure [bison2] by kiawah Oct 28, 2008 (7:14 am)
Replying to: bison2 (Oct 28, 2008 6:05 am) Doesn't make sense, this has me baffled. It will hold pressure that is built up, but won't build it's own pressure up. You have regular coolant liquid in there, right?......not some sort of new non-expanding liquid? Replies to this message: bison2 (Oct 28, 2008 5:52 pm) kiawah (Oct 28, 2008 6:39 pm) bison2 (Oct 28, 2008 8:32 pm)
#4645 of 4944 That coolant thing by harbo Oct 28, 2008 (7:38 am)
Heck .... just drive it til' something blows and the analysis will be easy.
#4646 of 4944 "Identity" Anti-Theft System by maverick7wi Oct 28, 2008 (9:24 am)
I have an "Identity" anti-theft system installed on my 2000 Toyota Tundra. The previous owner installed it. I have brought it to two different Alarm/Car Radio shops and they both claimed I do not have an anti theft system installed. They looked in the ignition area, behind the radio and couldnt find anything. This system utilizes a keyfob. I push a button when it wont start and what do you know, it starts. It does this intermittently. The FCC ID is: QY7ADM625 I have looked on the internet and cannot find the company who made this particular device. Any help disabling this system would be greatly appreciated. I dont have to worry about my truck being stolen in North Dakota. Replies to this message: michaelerudd (Sep 25, 2009 5:53 pm)
#4647 of 4944 Re: cooling system failing to build pressure [kiawah] by bison2 Oct 28, 2008 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: kiawah (Oct 28, 2008 7:14 am) That's right , it has me baffled as well, never seen it before. maybe this car has allways had this oddity as i never checked for press before, was no need . regular green coolant used,nothing exotic. Doughter drove car back to Edmonton today[500 km]. temp steady at 170-F all the way, no issues at all, no coolant loss either, but still NO pressure at all. You go figure. Replies to this message: kiawah (Oct 28, 2008 6:39 pm) bison2 (Oct 28, 2008 8:32 pm)
#4648 of 4944 Re: cooling system failing to build pressure [bison2] by kiawah Oct 28, 2008 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: bison2 (Oct 28, 2008 5:52 pm) So the coolant loss is sporadic? Sometimes you loose coolant, sometimes you don't? But all times you have no pressure. Replies to this message: bison2 (Oct 28, 2008 8:32 pm)
#4649 of 4944 Re: cooling system failing to build pressure [kiawah] by bison2 Oct 28, 2008 (8:32 pm)
Replying to: kiawah (Oct 28, 2008 6:39 pm) that is correct.no pressure " period" very odd indeed. i now come to blame the coolant loss on the erratic working T stat, as there was some evidence of boil over or spill at the rad cap, wich may have been cross treaded on by my doughter after topping of the coolant level the day after the water pump was replaced. said cap was somewhat hard to remove, and may not have seated correctly.
#4650 of 4944 I think I may have been ripped off: Hydraulic Engine Mount by pam4water Nov 06, 2008 (11:27 am)
I have a 2002 Camry LE with over 100K on it. I took it in for inspection 2 days ago. I took it too a new place because I the place I used to go went out of business. Pennsylvania's State Inspection you have to take the tires off and measure the rotors and the pads. At the old place they alway looked a the brakes then took it for a road test. The new place took my car for a road test first.They were gone what seem a little a long. My car didn't pass inspection because they said there was leak in the front hydraulic mount. And there was a lot of hydraulic fluid leaking out of the front mount. It was dripping out rapidly. When I got home I check my parking space there were no oil spots on it. I'm going to go to a different place for the repairs, but is there a way to tell if they punched a whole in the engine mouint while they were road testing my car? Replies to this message: euphonium (Nov 07, 2008 9:44 am) pam4water (Nov 08, 2008 1:18 am) euphonium (Nov 10, 2008 10:53 am)
#4651 of 4944 Re: I think I may have been ripped off: Hydraulic Engine Mount [pam4water] by euphonium Nov 07, 2008 (9:44 am)
Replying to: pam4water (Nov 06, 2008 11:27 am) You let a perfect stranger drive your car without your being in the car with them? Replies to this message: pam4water (Nov 08, 2008 1:18 am) euphonium (Nov 10, 2008 10:53 am)
#4652 of 4944 Re: I think I may have been ripped off: Hydraulic Engine Mount [euphonium] by pam4water Nov 08, 2008 (1:18 am)
Replying to: euphonium (Nov 07, 2008 9:44 am) That is how inspections work in Pennsylvania. You have to let them road test it for a mile plus. It was that or get into a car with a perfect stranger. Me Safety > Cat Safety . Inspections really s*** in Pennsylvania. Replies to this message: euphonium (Nov 10, 2008 10:53 am)