Coolant hose burst on freeway (or.. Why's it raining green?)
10-18-2007, 01:43 AM
#16
Burning Brakes
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10-18-2007, 01:45 AM
#17
Burning Brakes
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Sorry to hear you are having more problems.
I think you idle problem may be related to a vacuum leak or a poor connection with the MAF or ignition control unit. If the engine isn't missing I doubt you will find a problem with either the distributor or plugs. just my .02
Dr. Bob, thanks for correcting me. I was thinking that the flow from the radiator would show up as it does in VW tanks.
I think you idle problem may be related to a vacuum leak or a poor connection with the MAF or ignition control unit. If the engine isn't missing I doubt you will find a problem with either the distributor or plugs. just my .02
Dr. Bob, thanks for correcting me. I was thinking that the flow from the radiator would show up as it does in VW tanks.
10-29-2007, 05:41 PM
#18
Burning Brakes
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So I believe I've nailed down the cause of my hose bursting: faulty radiator cap
Thanks Rog, for reminding me of this cause/effect relationship --I think the last time this happened to me it was on a girlfriend's Audi Fox back in 1987 --wow, 20 years ago.
Thanks Rog, for reminding me of this cause/effect relationship --I think the last time this happened to me it was on a girlfriend's Audi Fox back in 1987 --wow, 20 years ago.
04-12-2008, 04:05 PM
#20
Burning Brakes
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Update:
So I'm pretty sure I figured out the problem.
It turns out the MAF is cracked (was when I bought the car). The top crossbar where the air intake connects is completely broken off --I knew about this, but didn't realize what I was dealing with --looks like the MAF is cracked completely down the side, and I'm guessing when the hose burst and all that coolant hit it, it either cracked more or something else went haywire.
Now to replace it. Anything I should know before I start?
So I'm pretty sure I figured out the problem.
It turns out the MAF is cracked (was when I bought the car). The top crossbar where the air intake connects is completely broken off --I knew about this, but didn't realize what I was dealing with --looks like the MAF is cracked completely down the side, and I'm guessing when the hose burst and all that coolant hit it, it either cracked more or something else went haywire.
Now to replace it. Anything I should know before I start?
