Hi Darrell:
This is a not nice situation.
- If you're lucky you won't have too much damage.
- If you're not lucky there is possible damage from popped frost plugs, cracked block, broken water pump, ruined radiator.
- My recommendation.
- DO NOT TRY TO RUN ENGINE.
- Thaw out engine. Depending on how low the temperatute is you might be able to do this with a blanket over and light bulb or portable heater under. Be aware of fire hazard and act accordingly. Don't put the light or heater where thawing fluid will drain onto it.
- Inspect engine to determine extent of damage. It's OK to start it for a few seconds to make sure it's working. If you let it get hot you can ruin it.
- Plan on replacing (or repairing) the radiator and putting in the correct anti-freeze coolant.
Best of luck.
SOURCE: 95 trooper overheats but replaced thermostat,radiator,cap,hoses.
make sure ur fan clutch is puling some air and replace rad cap with new onr u may have to replace radiator long trips not getting enough water cooled
SOURCE: radiator fluid leaking from hose under overflow container on 2001
That should be the hose and pipes that feed or return coolant from the heater core thru the firewall.
SOURCE: My 2000 dodge caravan is overheating and my
Yes, it could be a few issues, I always believe to go the cheapest route first, so you are not just replacing parts to be replacing, Based on your description, Normally it would not be overflowing if your pump is not working, It could be a clogged hose, you would have to flush system to see if that was the case, but based on my feeling, i believe it is a stuck thermostat, If your tank is overflowing, it would have to be a main hose block, but i don't believe that is the case, i would have thermostat replaced, to confirm that, for a around 50 bucks (if you stay away from dealer) you can have the radiator flushed, which is a good idea anyway, then you will know for sure it is the thermostat, and they can put that in after they flush it, or you can put thermostat in, pick there brain, when they flush it, and they can point where it is, it is just a couple of bolts to take off, clean gasket area, replace with new gasket, after of course taking old thermostat out and replacing with new one.
I hope this helps you, (again, i think it is thermostat that is stuck) thanks Mike from fixya
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