A minor issue
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A minor issue
Well the other day it rained so hard that my car was partially underwater. So I go out and move it, and she seems to be fine. Well going home the alternator wasnt charging under 3k rpms. So I stupidly stop at a store to get some dinner, and the car wouldnt start. The tow truck arrives an hour later and jump starts the Cobra. After that no more alternator issues, she has kept a full charge. Well yesterday i hear what seems to be an exaust leak...I didnt really think to much about it. But the low coolant light on the dash was bothering me. So today coming back from lunch it almost overheats, and i smell coolant something fierce. I popped the hood and the resivoir is full. Could the exhaust leak and the coolant be the same issue, or may there be more going on under the surface?
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Originally Posted by jabtay
Well the other day it rained so hard that my car was partially underwater. So I go out and move it, and she seems to be fine. Well going home the alternator wasnt charging under 3k rpms. So I stupidly stop at a store to get some dinner, and the car wouldnt start. The tow truck arrives an hour later and jump starts the Cobra. After that no more alternator issues, she has kept a full charge. Well yesterday i hear what seems to be an exaust leak...I didnt really think to much about it. But the low coolant light on the dash was bothering me. So today coming back from lunch it almost overheats, and i smell coolant something fierce. I popped the hood and the resivoir is full. Could the exhaust leak and the coolant be the same issue, or may there be more going on under the surface?
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Originally Posted by $hawn
fan turning on? Could all be related to your alt/elcetrical issue.
as for your exhaust....That was Dave's Hellen Keller work
I told you you would need a new H pipe........ 
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Originally Posted by Just Dave
Exhaust leak and fluctuating coolant are indicators of a bad head gasket. But I can't see it blowing a head gasket just cruising around.
The charging issue was probably a wet belt.
The charging issue was probably a wet belt.
But yeah i think the charging was a bad belt.
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Originally Posted by FBP
never had these issues with the car........alternator is new.
The car is in great shape other than that...and the windows 
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Originally Posted by jabtay
Its all good Pat...relax breath... The car is in great shape other than that...and the windows
The car is in great shape other than that...and the windows I have your window motor plastic gears here at my office.just call the day before....
no head issues with that car.check the water neck...
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You didnt tell me about the idler pulley
I need to figure out the exhaust leak...i just checked the car, everything seems to be fine now. there are no puddles under the car, and the temp gauge is back down.
Hey take that stuff home with you, i will stop by up there tomorrow and pick them up...if the car makes it
I need to figure out the exhaust leak...i just checked the car, everything seems to be fine now. there are no puddles under the car, and the temp gauge is back down.
Hey take that stuff home with you, i will stop by up there tomorrow and pick them up...if the car makes it
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Originally Posted by jabtay
You didnt tell me about the idler pulley
I need to figure out the exhaust leak...i just checked the car, everything seems to be fine now. there are no puddles under the car, and the temp gauge is back down.
Hey take that stuff home with you, i will stop by up there tomorrow and pick them up...if the car makes it
I need to figure out the exhaust leak...i just checked the car, everything seems to be fine now. there are no puddles under the car, and the temp gauge is back down.
Hey take that stuff home with you, i will stop by up there tomorrow and pick them up...if the car makes it
Last edited by CD420; Jul 14, 2006 at 11:39 AM.
