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> Coolant Leak!
jcono
post Oct 7 2008, 02:39 PM
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Hello-

My daughter just bought a "97 Eclipse GS. 118,000 mi., new water pump, timing belt, alternator and starter. As soon as she got it home the check engine light came on and a little steam comes out from under the hood. Turns out coolant is bubbling out from the radiator cap.
What would cause this? The temp gauge stays normal for a long time then eventually it gets hotter. The reservoir is full and like I said water pump is new. Hopefully just the thermostat?

Any help would be greatly appreciated- Thanks for your time!!

Jan
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post Oct 7 2008, 03:28 PM
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QUOTE(jcono @ Oct 7 2008, 02:39 PM)
Hello-

My daughter just bought a "97 Eclipse GS.  118,000 mi., new water pump, timing belt, alternator and starter.  As soon as she got it home the check engine light came on and a little steam comes out from under the hood.  Turns out coolant is bubbling out from the radiator cap. 
  What would cause this?  The temp gauge stays normal for a long time then eventually it gets hotter.  The reservoir is full and like I said water pump is new.  Hopefully just the thermostat?

  Any help would be greatly appreciated-  Thanks for your time!!

  Jan
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check your thermostat. my spelling might be off.
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post Oct 7 2008, 04:09 PM
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Check the thermostat.

If it turns out looking pretty bad you can get one at autozone for like $8. It wouldn't hurt to get a new radiator cap for like $2 or 3 either.

Make sure you also get the thermostat gasket!
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