pushing coolant? head gasket? radiator?

[Guzman08]

OK so this has happened twice to me but now more often. I went to work one day and i parked and came back out really quick and saw a bunch of coolant hitting the ground.. like under the radiator. SO i replaced the radiator cap since it looked bad and the overflow tank was full.. so i filled it up again with water.. does have coolant as well.. closed the radiator cap and i squeezed the top radiator hose and coolant started dripping from the bottom of my radiator ?? is that normal like a pressure release thing or Not?? and the other day i did it again but this time i took off the radiator cap off after i drove it and the water/coolant just shot out of there like a geyser.. but i bought a radiator leak sealer to see what happens?? could it be the headgasket??



pS: white smoke would come out exhaust but replace valve stem seals and problem fixed now have this one

 

[jrohner]

If your radiator is leaking yes it's shot.

 

[Guzman08]

would the seal help or should i just oreder an aluminum one could it could last longer??

ok so i put the sealant in the radiator and it seems to be working fine.. was dripping at first but now everyhting seems good.. hope it stays that way for a while at least till i can get the aluminum one.. or shouls i just get the plastic tank radiator?? has anyone had problems with the aluminum one??

 

[troppo loungo]

Those rad sealers are temporary at best and sometimes clogg up the rad. I recommend getting a new rad. Aluminum rads offer better cooling and as long as you have 50% anti-freeze or water wetter then it won't corrode from the inside. Always use distilled water.

 

[Guzman08]

oh ok.. thanks will do that when i fix my new problem..


http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/348464-car-wont-shift-into-gear.html

 

[95_pimpDSM]

This website has good! aluminum racing radiators. I have one on my car works awesome and very efficent. Not expensive either! CXRacing CLICK on YOUR make of car. Dont forget add water wetter and 50/50 anitfreeze, or distilled water and water wetter.
Okay, if you have a blown headgasket you will have bluish white smoke out your exhaust. But an easy way to check is to remove your spark plugs if they smell sweet, than you have a blown headgasket. Also, look to see if you have any leaks around the block.

 

[my dreamt dsm]

Dang guy, you have problems left and right. Hope u get it fixed.

 

[Guzman08]

so what do i add for the RADIATOR..aluminum..