I have a '95 Buick Century with the 3100 V6. I recently changed the intake gaskets due to them failing as it seems is all too common with the 3100 engine. After replacing the gaskets and doing a complete radiator flush the engine is now losing coolant and running hot. Also after driving there is a strong coolant odor coming from the hood seeming strongest on the passenger side. I have looked over all of the hoses and not found any leaks. there was a loose clamp on the lower radiator hose but even after tightening it the coolant loss did not stop. I also replaced the radiator cap at someone else's suggestion which has not resolved the problem. I keep checking the oil for contamination but it stays clean and there is nothing noticeable coming from the exhaust which I would assume at the rate it loses coolant I would think would be very prominent if leaking into the cylinders. The temp guage also climbs to the mark just below the red line but then will drop back down to the "normal" level as per my experience with other cars using this engine. Thermostat was replaced when I changed the gaskets. Any other thoughts, anything I am missing?
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'95 Buick Century Losing Coolant and running hot?
- Thread starter ALVIN
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Take the radiator cap back off and start the motor. Have you ever blown through a straw into a glass of milk? If you have, then you know the result is tons of bubbles.
Do you see that in your radiator right after you start your motor?
Is your windsheild front window fogging up?
If you answer yes to either of these , let me know.
Do you see that in your radiator right after you start your motor?
Is your windsheild front window fogging up?
If you answer yes to either of these , let me know.
Take the radiator cap back off and start the motor. Have you ever blown through a straw into a glass of milk? If you have, then you know the result is tons of bubbles.
Do you see that in your radiator right after you start your motor?
Is your windsheild front window fogging up?
If you answer yes to either of these , let me know.
Do you see that in your radiator right after you start your motor?
Is your windsheild front window fogging up?
If you answer yes to either of these , let me know.
Take the radiator cap back off and start the motor. Have you ever blown through a straw into a glass of milk? If you have, then you know the result is tons of bubbles.
Do you see that in your radiator right after you start your motor?
Is your windsheild front window fogging up?
If you answer yes to either of these , let me know.
Do you see that in your radiator right after you start your motor?
Is your windsheild front window fogging up?
If you answer yes to either of these , let me know.