#7. BTDT. Pull the plugs. The extremely clean one is the faulty cylinder. #1 is the symptom #2 will cause it to overheat at all times #3 will cause it to overheat at high speeds, not low. #4 the cooling system is pressurized. It pushes, not pulls. #5 maybe, but that doesn't explain #1 #6 once again, will exhibit overheating primarily at high speed. #7 Bingo! Jim Colin Stanfield wrote: > > 1) Continued air in system > 2) Faulty thermostat > 3) Faulty water pump > 4) Obstruction in coolant hose and or leak in hose connection allowing air > into system > 5) Faulty sensor for turning on coolant fan > 6) Old and clogged radiator > 7) Combustion gases getting into coolant system due to faulty head gasket |
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