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quote Originally posted by Fieroseverywhere: You lucky sob!!! Overheating is simple to fix. There are only so many things it could be. You selling or keeping once you fix it? Will the wife even let you sell it?

Sorry FEW I didn't see your post.

Ok tell me about simple to fix Northstar overheating. I have heard that there isn't any thing cheap about fixing these. We haven't decided yet. She has been in her Elantra since 2002. She is used to 35-37 MPG. Dis aint even gonna get 30 MPG, its the 300 HP Vin 9.

Joe

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Steve did ya notice that you can see the floor in my garage now? Spent half a day yesterday cleaning up that un-godly mess. Stine'll do fine

Cathy says bring her yellow Fiero , and get this golden ride outta her driveway. The yella one matches her boat.

Joe

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quote Originally posted by josef644: Sorry FEW I didn't see your post. Ok tell me about simple to fix Northstar overheating. I have heard that there isn't any thing cheap about fixing these. We haven't decided yet. She has been in her Elantra since 2002. She is used to 35-37 MPG. Dis aint even gonna get 30 MPG, its the 300 HP Vin 9. Joe

I was referring to overheating in general not specifically the Northstar. Getting more specific...

T-stat opening when it should or at all?
Rad cap good? (wouldn't that just beat all )
CTS reading properly?
Radiator flowing properly?
Cooling fan coming on?
Hose restrictions?
Waterpump?

If all this is good and it still overheats then you may have the dreaded Northstar head gasket problem. Those aren't easy or cheap but everything else is. Wasn't trying to offend you Joe. If all works in your favor that car may have just paid for you 4.9 swap.

How does it run? Smooth with some power?

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I agree with him. Those are the first things I would check. If that car has had Dex-Cool in it since she bought it (and I would lay Vegas odds that it has!)... My suspicion would be a clogged rad. Dex-Cruel tunrs to mud... and makes little orange rocks. Some swear by it... I swear at it... and the class action lawsuits against GM about Dex-Dirt say I am right.

Anyway... if the rad isn't clogged... Dex is notorious for eating intake manifold gaskets... ask anyone that had to pay for a LIM repair on a 3800. Not sure if that problem ever got over into the N* though.

You might also drain a little oil and send it in for analysis... see if there is any antifreeze getting in there. If there is... that will help you know what to do. It only costs about $25... and most places will send you the kit for free. I use blackstone labs.
http://www.blackstone-labs.com/

It would be funny if it was just the dang cap. It is amazing what one that is not holding full pressure will do... it gives annoying and alarming symptoms... and is the easiest of fixes. If it is OEM... it is worth just buying a new one. Stant or Delco will do just fine.

But if you do keep it... Ditch the Dex and go green. (or in my case... yellow. I run Amsoil anti-freeze in all my cars. It looks like lemon-aide and tastes great too! )

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quote Originally posted by blakeinspace: ^ ^ ^ | | | I agree with him. Those are the first things I would check. If that car has had Dex-Cool in it since she bought it (and I would lay Vegas odds that it has!)... My suspicion would be a clogged rad. Dex-Cruel tunrs to mud... and makes little orange rocks. Some swear by it... I swear at it... and the class action lawsuits against GM about Dex-Dirt say I am right. Anyway... if the rad isn't clogged... Dex is notorious for eating intake manifold gaskets... ask anyone that had to pay for a LIM repair on a 3800. Not sure if that problem ever got over into the N* though. You might also drain a little oil and send it in for analysis... see if there is any antifreeze getting in there. If there is... that will help you know what to do. It only costs about $25... and most places will send you the kit for free. I use blackstone labs. http://www.blackstone-labs.com/ It would be funny if it was just the dang cap. It is amazing what one that is not holding full pressure will do... it gives annoying and alarming symptoms... and is the easiest of fixes. If it is OEM... it is worth just buying a new one. Stant or Delco will do just fine. But if you do keep it... Ditch the Dex and go green. (or in my case... yellow. I run Amsoil anti-freeze in all my cars. It looks like lemon-aide and tastes great too! )

I remember your excellent Dex cool rant thread.

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