06 Monte overheated today....
#11
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
nobody else have anything?
Today, I took the turnpike and had zero issues in the AM to work, the drive home was pretty much the same, but I am smelling some coolant? I think the water-pump may be going bad.....I hope this is the best case scenario and nothing major like head gasket.....![EEK!](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif)
Today, I took the turnpike and had zero issues in the AM to work, the drive home was pretty much the same, but I am smelling some coolant? I think the water-pump may be going bad.....I hope this is the best case scenario and nothing major like head gasket.....
![EEK!](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif)
Otherwise, without checking it with a coolant pressure testor, there isn't much else to look for.
Hopefully it's nothing major. Those 3900 Monte's are kinda rare (and cool
![Smile](https://montecarloforum.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#14
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I haven't really had any problems for 2 days now, but I'm keeping an eye on it and will do a pressure check on it this week! I do think that the termo is sticking, top hose is hot and bottom is not very hot compared to the top. I really haven't seen any leaks from it though.......Thanks for the suggestions, I'll keep this updated.
#15
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
HMmm did a Google seach and looked like you don't have to worrie about LIM leaks on the 3900 becuase it no longer goes throught the intake and have a coolant crossover pipe like my 3.5 twin cam intrigue, like the intrigue I would not be suprised if that is leaking, ours has been leaking for probably a good year I just keep topping it of uses about 1/2 a gallon every 3-4 months
#16
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Thanks Justin for the response man, I'm just in between worrying or not about it. My buddy who is a great mechanic does side work where he works and said just keep an eye on it for now......
#17
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
As others have said, you should NOT be losing coolant, it's going somewhere, which means you have a leak. My 3.5L (which is similar to your 3.9L) had a leaking water pump at 65K. Got it replaced and all has been good since.
#18
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
If I get the t-stat changed and that's not the exact issue then I may need a waterpump most likely? Should I just get the t-stat and waterpump done at the same time?
Will a coolant pressure test tell me if it's the t-stat? I have already mentioned that the lower hose is cooler than the upper hose once the car is warmed up. From what I've read online that is a t-stat sticking closed issue. If I get both done it will save $$ on buying coolant if it does turn out to be the pump?
Will a coolant pressure test tell me if it's the t-stat? I have already mentioned that the lower hose is cooler than the upper hose once the car is warmed up. From what I've read online that is a t-stat sticking closed issue. If I get both done it will save $$ on buying coolant if it does turn out to be the pump?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
orthokneepa
Engine/Transmission/Performance Adders
21
07-09-2019 09:19 PM
Tzarm
Engine/Transmission/Performance Adders
11
09-09-2013 09:22 AM
the5schlueters
Engine/Transmission/Performance Adders
20
04-01-2013 03:53 PM
Mr.Monte
Headers/Intake/Exhaust
23
01-11-2012 10:58 PM
WhipItGood
Monte Carlo Repair Help
3
05-04-2008 08:12 PM