ricky santana Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Don't put that $hit in your radiator it won't work, I know because I tried it. You most likely have an internal leak where the combustion vapor is getting into the coolant causing it to over heat. Pop the cap on the over flow bottle, put your nose in their and take a good deep pull. If it smells like exhaust fumes your HG's are toast. I ran with no t-stat for awhile until I could afford to fix it. Runs great now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 DON'T put anything into your system to "patch" a leak. You'll either clog up your radiator, or clog up your water passageways in the block. Either way, you'll definitely compromise your cooling system, leading to early water pump failure, a leaking radiator or hot-spots on your heads with accompanying blown headgasket(s). From everything you've mentioned, it sounds like one or both of your headgaskets are on their way out. Also, pull your oil filler cap and check the bottom of it. If it's got moisture ont he inside, then your HGs are leaking. GL with your car. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bg5SoCal Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 That helps a lot!! Thanks...I'll take off my tstat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky santana Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Running with no t-stat is only gonna buy you a little more time, not make things better. The HG's will continue to deteriorate and eventually lead to complete failure and possible internal damage that will then cost more money to fix. If you have hand tools, a Haynes manual, patience and another beater to get around you can do the job yourself. Get on your local subaru forum and find some locals to help out or someone to do the job for cheap. There are plenty of threads to read on HG replacement so you can gain more knowledge. I'd hate for you to keep driving it like that for so long that all you have left is a beautiful shell with no motor. I found a local who helped me do my HG's in the drive way for cheap and I gained the know-how. Anyway good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bg5SoCal Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Took out thermostat...it's misfiring now...so looking to replace gasket soon orlookong for swap but no $$ losNgeles gt suggested a swap that I'm looking into and calling infamous tuning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low n Slow Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 dope color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted August 14, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted August 14, 2012 so dope yo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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