ok, so i think i know where it was coming from. i think it was just under a lot of pressure and it forced its way out of the radiator cap. that would mean that it's overfilled but i hadn't added any and it was fine before the install. it has to be a problem with either the water pump or temp sensors then right? it just seems so weird that it goes from 84 deg to 114 during an idle for 5 min.

 

i typically see 84-86 at crusing on the highway. my peak was 102 after running the quarter mile.

 

I think I know what your problem is....the radiator cap seal is bad. I couldn't figure out my problem for awhile until it started leaking more and more...it could be that the cap is bad and that the system can't stay pressurized causing your coolant to boil....





try to change to a new cap...its a pretty cheap test...otherwise check the main hose to the radiator and your overflow tank

 

similar thing happened to me.

i just got my car back drove it around and parked it at home only to see smoak

billowing outta my engine bay. And made a puddle under the front of the car.

My upper radator hose had sprung a leak. and was shooting coolant out that

was under pressure.

i ordered the part and replaced it, runs fine now

after you check the radiator cap

cheak all your hoses by squesing them

i could not even see the hole in mine. i had to run pressure though it and

watch the coolant squirt.

hope that helps

-Noah

 

thanks for the advice. also, when i'm parked and at idle, my speedometer reads 20mph. what caused this?

 

That's a little wierd.... does it say that your moving on the PFC where the speed monitor is?



If not, it's probably the gauge.