gt overheated and died

endymion · 8-10-08, 13:29

the car went from cold to hot in about 10 minutes. then it started smoking and now it just dies without any gas. when the radiator cap is removed steam comes shooting out. any idea what that could be?
i wasn't sure how to search for that so sorry if this is an easy fix.

**Keeloh** · 8-10-08, 14:51

Head Gasket or you fry the whole motor.

**monoxidechild** · 8-10-08, 14:56

most likely head gasket. and have the head checked out. most likely you warped it, and you will need to have it milled, or if you warped it badly, might have to replace it. bottom end is probably fine. i wouldnt even worry about it.

**chief tool** · 8-10-08, 16:01

I would not even waste time getting the head checked or milled.....

throw it away!..get a new or reconditioned head...but before you start up the engine next time, see if you can figure out why all the water ran out of the engine, so that it doesnt happen again.

**Keeloh** · 8-10-08, 16:06

1st check your compression, if anything below 100 psi on the cylinders the block need to be done also. It could have been the radiator clog and or the thermostat stuck open, leaking water from some were or fan didnt go on etc...Good Luck.

**monoxidechild** · 8-10-08, 16:14

^
a blown headgasket alone will usually give you less then 100psi on at least one cyl... because it just leaks out. has nothing to do with the block at all. even a warped head alone will usually give you #'s pretty low.

unless you talking about after he goes through the top end, and has it up to spec. then i can understand what your saying, but at that point, its just common sense if his #'s are low after going through the top end. cause what else would be left?

**Keeloh** · 8-10-08, 16:15

^^^Are you sure??? Not in all cases.

**chief tool** · 8-11-08, 3:40

I was talking about making sure the leak is fixed after the head is changed.

It could have been a bad headgasket that could have caused the loss of coolant, but then again it could have been a leak in the radiator/hoses/water pump/heater core.

Its more about taking the time to make sure that everything is ok before assuming that all your problems are fixed after fitting a new head.

endymion · 8-13-08, 18:49

geez. i don't think i went a week without replacing something on this car. now it is just chillin in my yard and i am without a car. i don't think i have the mechanical skill to fix a head.

skinnyvince · 8-13-08, 19:11

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Originally Posted by endymion

geez. i don't think i went a week without replacing something on this car. now it is just chillin in my yard and i am without a car. i don't think i have the mechanical skill to fix a head.

lol!!!!!! Thats why i love my 1g.I have had so many problems with it that i have to learn how to fix it.Love it and i would be hopeless if it wasen't for this site and all the dedicated 1g 6ers

**SinCity** · 8-13-08, 22:50

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Originally Posted by endymion

geez. i don't think i went a week without replacing something on this car. now it is just chillin in my yard and i am without a car. i don't think i have the mechanical skill to fix a head.

You wanna sell it?

BTW, both of my cars have been very reliable. Maybe you need to exorcise the demons outta that thing.

endymion · 8-14-08, 4:51

yeah i agree, i have replaced the alternator, starter, wires, battery wiring, battery, all the cables, and now the head is just a little out of my league. but yeah i would sell it. i am gonna miss it if i do.

8-10-08, 13:29	#1 (permalink)
endymion Join Date: May 2008 Location: DH, AZ, USA Age: 18 iTrader: (0)	gt overheated and died the car went from cold to hot in about 10 minutes. then it started smoking and now it just dies without any gas. when the radiator cap is removed steam comes shooting out. any idea what that could be? i wasn't sure how to search for that so sorry if this is an easy fix.
	'89 gt turbo - never ever running.

8-10-08, 14:51	#2 (permalink)
Keeloh 2.2 i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (28)	Head Gasket or you fry the whole motor.
	89' Lx to 89' GT Swap/Stock Turbo/Probinator Chip 15psi/8.5mm Magnecor Wires/Msd Blaster 2/P&P Head/Exedy Clutch/AWR Trailing Arm/GT Rear Disc Conv/Pacesetter Short Shifter/Upper Bar from Bulldog Racing,Rstb and Lower Tie Bar/ 2 MazdaSpeed Bucket Seats.

8-10-08, 14:56	#3 (permalink)
monoxidechild Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: RocKForD, ChiPoC!.!.!.!, IL, USA Age: 27 iTrader: (1)	most likely head gasket. and have the head checked out. most likely you warped it, and you will need to have it milled, or if you warped it badly, might have to replace it. bottom end is probably fine. i wouldnt even worry about it.
	*~ChiPoC~*

8-10-08, 16:01	#4 (permalink)
chief tool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 36 iTrader: (2)	I would not even waste time getting the head checked or milled..... throw it away!..get a new or reconditioned head...but before you start up the engine next time, see if you can figure out why all the water ran out of the engine, so that it doesnt happen again.
	84 626 sedan FE SOHC turbo (sleeper) 89 626 5 door F2T 90 323 sedan B6 SOHC Slug-o-matic DD, sold...too slow

8-10-08, 16:06	#5 (permalink)
Keeloh 2.2 i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (28)	1st check your compression, if anything below 100 psi on the cylinders the block need to be done also. It could have been the radiator clog and or the thermostat stuck open, leaking water from some were or fan didnt go on etc...Good Luck.
	89' Lx to 89' GT Swap/Stock Turbo/Probinator Chip 15psi/8.5mm Magnecor Wires/Msd Blaster 2/P&P Head/Exedy Clutch/AWR Trailing Arm/GT Rear Disc Conv/Pacesetter Short Shifter/Upper Bar from Bulldog Racing,Rstb and Lower Tie Bar/ 2 MazdaSpeed Bucket Seats.

8-10-08, 16:14	#6 (permalink)
monoxidechild Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: RocKForD, ChiPoC!.!.!.!, IL, USA Age: 27 iTrader: (1)	^ a blown headgasket alone will usually give you less then 100psi on at least one cyl... because it just leaks out. has nothing to do with the block at all. even a warped head alone will usually give you #'s pretty low. unless you talking about after he goes through the top end, and has it up to spec. then i can understand what your saying, but at that point, its just common sense if his #'s are low after going through the top end. cause what else would be left?
	*~ChiPoC~*

8-10-08, 16:15	#7 (permalink)
Keeloh 2.2 i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (28)	^^^Are you sure??? Not in all cases.
	89' Lx to 89' GT Swap/Stock Turbo/Probinator Chip 15psi/8.5mm Magnecor Wires/Msd Blaster 2/P&P Head/Exedy Clutch/AWR Trailing Arm/GT Rear Disc Conv/Pacesetter Short Shifter/Upper Bar from Bulldog Racing,Rstb and Lower Tie Bar/ 2 MazdaSpeed Bucket Seats.

8-11-08, 3:40	#8 (permalink)
chief tool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 36 iTrader: (2)	I was talking about making sure the leak is fixed after the head is changed. It could have been a bad headgasket that could have caused the loss of coolant, but then again it could have been a leak in the radiator/hoses/water pump/heater core. Its more about taking the time to make sure that everything is ok before assuming that all your problems are fixed after fitting a new head.
	84 626 sedan FE SOHC turbo (sleeper) 89 626 5 door F2T 90 323 sedan B6 SOHC Slug-o-matic DD, sold...too slow

8-13-08, 18:49	#9 (permalink)
endymion Join Date: May 2008 Location: DH, AZ, USA Age: 18 iTrader: (0)	geez. i don't think i went a week without replacing something on this car. now it is just chillin in my yard and i am without a car. i don't think i have the mechanical skill to fix a head.
	'89 gt turbo - never ever running.

8-14-08, 4:51	#12 (permalink)
endymion Join Date: May 2008 Location: DH, AZ, USA Age: 18 iTrader: (0)	yeah i agree, i have replaced the alternator, starter, wires, battery wiring, battery, all the cables, and now the head is just a little out of my league. but yeah i would sell it. i am gonna miss it if i do.
	'89 gt turbo - never ever running.