I noticed that someone already did a similar thread for an 05 and there's been many coolant threads, but this one has a different question behind it.
So far:
Replaced Degas bottle
Replaced thermostat housing (jaguar aluminum)
Replaced radiator.
Electric fan conversion (doesn't pertain really but it was a proud moment)
My 02 v8 overheated in March. Saw temp climbing started to get over, then it spiked, started limp mode, steam/coolant spewed from bottle, shut it down. (All this was within 20 seconds or less.)
Bottle was cracked, figured it to be trapped air so replaced, bled and all was good.
In the past month or two I've noticed I'm loosing coolant slowly. Havent seen any leaks anywhere and there has been no overheating issues. My concern is could I possibly have a blown gasket from that short overheat episode or is it an undetected leak? And, what's the easiest way to eliminate either possiblity? (i.e do those coolant tank carbon monoxide gas leak detectors for blown head gaskets work or is there a method to pressurize the system and see if it leaks anywhere?)
A last note: when I changed my oil I didn't see any froth or that coffee w/ creamer colored oil when water mixes in, but i swear I smell coolant when I start the car but my buddy and dad says it's more exhaust smelling than anything, which is probably coming through the outside vent.
Sorry for the novel. Any help would be great
So far:
Replaced Degas bottle
Replaced thermostat housing (jaguar aluminum)
Replaced radiator.
Electric fan conversion (doesn't pertain really but it was a proud moment)
My 02 v8 overheated in March. Saw temp climbing started to get over, then it spiked, started limp mode, steam/coolant spewed from bottle, shut it down. (All this was within 20 seconds or less.)
Bottle was cracked, figured it to be trapped air so replaced, bled and all was good.
In the past month or two I've noticed I'm loosing coolant slowly. Havent seen any leaks anywhere and there has been no overheating issues. My concern is could I possibly have a blown gasket from that short overheat episode or is it an undetected leak? And, what's the easiest way to eliminate either possiblity? (i.e do those coolant tank carbon monoxide gas leak detectors for blown head gaskets work or is there a method to pressurize the system and see if it leaks anywhere?)
A last note: when I changed my oil I didn't see any froth or that coffee w/ creamer colored oil when water mixes in, but i swear I smell coolant when I start the car but my buddy and dad says it's more exhaust smelling than anything, which is probably coming through the outside vent.
Sorry for the novel. Any help would be great