Bad things just keep happening to me.
06-27-2005, 11:42 PM
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there has got to be something up with either the thermostat or upper/lower hoses, there has got to be a clog. The coolat in the engine might of been able to sustain its cool with just the engine at idle, once the pump starts to gain pressure/momentium, the coolant is pressuring up, heat is adding up, temp gage rising FAST. My guess.
Remove the Tstat, for diagnostic purposes
Remove the Tstat, for diagnostic purposes
06-27-2005, 11:48 PM
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at this point, your engine is done. Be glad its not a 3.4 DOHC, i blew that motor the same day i bought it. How? I dont know
the 3.8L will be easily found in any parts yard for fairly cheap.
the 3.8L will be easily found in any parts yard for fairly cheap.
06-27-2005, 11:53 PM
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My guess is that the engine is savable, but will need a full tear down.......