csheridan
Junior Member
This has been the worst experience with a vehicle I have ever had:
I purchased my 2008 from an independent seller. I mistakenly drove it 20 miles back to my house low on coolant. It overheated. Come to find out, the lower radiator hose clamp was loose at the radiator. Then my nightmare began.
I've been laid off, and I'm due to report back to work on June 6th. I've had the car since February. Since I overheated the engine, I blew the head gasket. I mistakenly took it to a dealer (never again), and they said I needed a catalytic converter because it was throwing a code (catalytic inefficiency). That cost me $100 for them to tell me nothing.
About 2 weeks later, it started blowing white smoke. Head gasket. I replaced the head gasket and timing chain (I was already there. Couldn't hurt). It ran beautifully, no codes, no misfiring, no white smoke. I thought all was well until the temp kept rising.
Well, I bought a heater core and replaced it, as well as the two molded hoses.
While it was apart, I tested the thermostat (new one) in water, and it opened as it should have.
My fan kicks on as it should, but the temp just keeps rising. I always turn the car off at 230°. I don't want to cause another problem.
(I have Dexcool in the engine btw)
I'm at my wits end, and I'm running out of time because work is 12 miles away and I start back in less than two weeks. I can't afford a mechanic, plus I used to be one, so it saves me money to do it myself.
I even replaced the expansion tank cap (no radiator cap). What am I missing here?
It runs great, and doesnt throw any codes, but it's getting warm while idling in my driveway, and the heater is not blowing hot.
Please help, thanks.
I purchased my 2008 from an independent seller. I mistakenly drove it 20 miles back to my house low on coolant. It overheated. Come to find out, the lower radiator hose clamp was loose at the radiator. Then my nightmare began.
I've been laid off, and I'm due to report back to work on June 6th. I've had the car since February. Since I overheated the engine, I blew the head gasket. I mistakenly took it to a dealer (never again), and they said I needed a catalytic converter because it was throwing a code (catalytic inefficiency). That cost me $100 for them to tell me nothing.
About 2 weeks later, it started blowing white smoke. Head gasket. I replaced the head gasket and timing chain (I was already there. Couldn't hurt). It ran beautifully, no codes, no misfiring, no white smoke. I thought all was well until the temp kept rising.
Well, I bought a heater core and replaced it, as well as the two molded hoses.
While it was apart, I tested the thermostat (new one) in water, and it opened as it should have.
My fan kicks on as it should, but the temp just keeps rising. I always turn the car off at 230°. I don't want to cause another problem.
(I have Dexcool in the engine btw)
I'm at my wits end, and I'm running out of time because work is 12 miles away and I start back in less than two weeks. I can't afford a mechanic, plus I used to be one, so it saves me money to do it myself.
I even replaced the expansion tank cap (no radiator cap). What am I missing here?
It runs great, and doesnt throw any codes, but it's getting warm while idling in my driveway, and the heater is not blowing hot.
Please help, thanks.
