I need some advice on my kid's car. Anyone hear a knowledgeable water pump, thermostat, reservoir tank expert?

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Go tankless.

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Move

Will Darkside and Scooter be here to tell you that you should just pay a professional to fix it?

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

Set the car on fire

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Sounds like you need a new johnson rod.

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At least one of these replies is funny.

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Check for Nutrasweet in the pump line.

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- Henry George

what are the symptoms

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The motor is transverse mounted and the water pump is on the passenger side. Somewhere on that side I am leaking anti freeze. It only leaks under pressure meaning the car must run a few minutes for it to start. When leaking I can't tell if too high pressure in the system is pushing it out the reservoir overflow only or if the water pump is leaking. I cannot visually see the exact leak before tearing shit apart.

The heater core is on the other side as is the hoses to that so what should be simple is confusing. Some other things confusing me is that the temp gauge does not show any abnormal overheat condition, no white smoke, no crap in oil etc. So I think it is external only. Was thinking possibly the t-stat was not opening so flow is stopping and pressure building and pushing out coolant from somewhere? But with no flow no heat right?

Oh well. Thought I would throw it out there for any wrenchers. I couldn't remember if we had any.

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Just call a 1 800 number and demand detailed troubleshooting and repair instructions for free.

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Call a trained mechanic. Get it fixed by a pro.

I've got this. I've fixed MANY cars. Besides my dad was a tv repair man. He has an awesome set of tools.

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Yup. Some of us are handy and others are not.

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

Well I did a water pump, coolant reservoir and thermostat. The thermostat required about half the damn car be disassembled to do that. No more leaks and car running fine. Parts $70, better part of Saturday and a happy daughter. Save much dinero in labor.

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Sorry i could have narrowed it down for you but i missed this. But anyway for $70, good job.

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Who said scientists can't work with their hands!?

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Nah,now a days everything is ball-bearings

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When I am stuck and need to figure something out I always remember the Immortal words of Socrates when he said:"I just drank what?"

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

Maybe you boys need a refresher course.

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

Stephen Hawking

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He probably didn't actually say it, though.

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