[Corey]

Go figure. More and more problems popping up now. Car now blows coolant out the back of the engine when it’s been running stationary for a while. (the coolant blows out the back after being shut off. While running there’s a low hiss and the engine pulses slightly.) I can’t tell if it’s coming from the hose or elsewhere. About to my wits end on this little beast.

I’ll pop out the Main Relay and take a look at it. If I can resolder it I will. One problem at a time eh?

[Corey]

Thanks for the info again folks.

Ukrkrz, as for the ignition system, I highly doubt that the coil, ignitor or switch are the issue, as in my previous post I verified that there was no fuel pressure to the engine. I have also verified the existence of a spark in both cold and running temps. I appreciate the input and will be using that site quite a bit 😀

New radiator is ~$80 🙁 guess it’s worth spending to prevent worse issues.

[Corey]

Thanks for the info again folks.

Ukrkrz, as for the ignition system, I highly doubt that the coil, ignitor or switch are the issue, as in my previous post I verified that there was no fuel pressure to the engine. I have also verified the existence of a spark in both cold and running temps. I appreciate the input and will be using that site quite a bit 😀

New radiator is ~$80 🙁 guess it’s worth spending to prevent worse issues.

[Corey]

Thanks for the reply guys.

I will work on getting the radiator reattached to the reserve tank.. is it possible to replace the stem the hose attaches to on the radiator, or otherwise attach it, or do I need to buy another radiator?
I have been watching the temp gauge like a hawk. It never moves past midway and we have been constantly checking and refilling the radiator when needed. I don’t believe it has been overheated to any dangerous levels.

I will check the battery with a volt meter in the morning and I already have a new valve cover gasket to install.

I ended up checking the car out on the side of the road tonight to see if I could get it to run. It started right up and drove for about 5 miles before it started to lose power, sputter, and finally die. Checked plugs and wires. One wire connection was corroded horribly at the distributor cap, and the #3 cylinders cable BROKE OFF leaving the metal attached to the plug. Needless to say, I replaced cap, rotor, wires and plugs on the side of the road…. but that wasn’t the problem. The car wouldn’t start still. I pulled the fuel line off the secondary filter and discovered I had no fuel pressure at all. At this point, I broke down and called the tow truck. As soon as I got the car off the truck bed, I tried to start it and it fires up like nothing was ever wrong.

Can relays go out slowly and intermittently, or is the pump burning out? I highly doubt it’s the filter, as I just replaced it.

Also thanks for the input mjdavis1994, I’ve already checked the coolant in that manner, and it doesn’t shoot out. I need to get a big funnel and see if I get some bubbles, as it may not be severe enough to cause that violent of a reaction. I will consider a leakdown test, but for now troubleshooting the fuel flow is top priority. 🙂

[Corey]

Thanks for the reply guys.

I will work on getting the radiator reattached to the reserve tank.. is it possible to replace the stem the hose attaches to on the radiator, or otherwise attach it, or do I need to buy another radiator?
I have been watching the temp gauge like a hawk. It never moves past midway and we have been constantly checking and refilling the radiator when needed. I don’t believe it has been overheated to any dangerous levels.

I will check the battery with a volt meter in the morning and I already have a new valve cover gasket to install.

I ended up checking the car out on the side of the road tonight to see if I could get it to run. It started right up and drove for about 5 miles before it started to lose power, sputter, and finally die. Checked plugs and wires. One wire connection was corroded horribly at the distributor cap, and the #3 cylinders cable BROKE OFF leaving the metal attached to the plug. Needless to say, I replaced cap, rotor, wires and plugs on the side of the road…. but that wasn’t the problem. The car wouldn’t start still. I pulled the fuel line off the secondary filter and discovered I had no fuel pressure at all. At this point, I broke down and called the tow truck. As soon as I got the car off the truck bed, I tried to start it and it fires up like nothing was ever wrong.

Can relays go out slowly and intermittently, or is the pump burning out? I highly doubt it’s the filter, as I just replaced it.

Also thanks for the input mjdavis1994, I’ve already checked the coolant in that manner, and it doesn’t shoot out. I need to get a big funnel and see if I get some bubbles, as it may not be severe enough to cause that violent of a reaction. I will consider a leakdown test, but for now troubleshooting the fuel flow is top priority. 🙂

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