Hey guys... i've got a 90 Ford Ranger and have recently experienced overheating issues.. (it is old so expected)... First situation overheated... changed thermostat and everything returned to normal for about a month... There was no gunk on the oil cap and no steam as far as i can tell in the exaust so i don't think it has escalated to a head gasket problem yet... Recently i overheated real quick (never got to red line.. shut it off before it could) and coolant sprayed all over engine.... bought new radiator cap and filled back up with fluid... happened again but this time didn't spray through cap... through somehting else.... (it was all over underside of hood).. Now, started up and watched for leaks.. didn't see a spray, but saw a leak on passenger side under firewall... my guess is there is a leak in the heater core.. which was probably caused by initial overheat by the rad cap... any advise on how to fix this problem.? things to look out for etc or any general advice would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!!!!
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18 years ago