Anti-Freeze problem

Sticky Rice · 08-25-2006

I have anti-freeze coming out of the resivor tank/white plastic container, then the car over heats. Anyone have a clue what is happening? Its a 1997 eclipse GST

**Kracka** · 08-25-2006

Time for a new headgasket.

Sticky Rice · 08-25-2006

is that whats causing it, ok thanks kracka

**Kracka** · 08-25-2006

No problem Sticky. I recomend a stock Mitsu gasket with ARP head studs. Some people like copper spraying the gasket so thats something to consider too.

Have you overheated the engine or have you always caught it and shut it down before it got into the red?

Sticky Rice · 08-27-2006

Yeah it overheated once, I let it cooled down for about an hour and then filled it up again. After that it was good for about a week, and then it started again. It seems fine for awhile after I fill it back up with antifreeze.

blageo23 · 08-27-2006

Dont just jump right to the HG. Thats what EVERYONE told me too but it was simply the radiator cap a nice $10 fix Vs. a $200+ fix.

Sticky Rice · 08-30-2006

Yeah I checked the radiator cap, its good still, but thanks blageo

A//// Guy · 08-30-2006

Make sure your thermostat is not stuck closed also.

95talonracer · 08-30-2006

I just had the same problem and it was the thermostat. Cheap fix.