1st post. searched & still wanted to ask. Here is the sequence and questions.
Top radiator tank was cracked. shop replaced and cleaned core. belts were cracked so I decided to replace. no tensioner but the tightness seemed right. my wife mentions a wierd noise, but i couldn't duplicate it. then we hear the noise again (noise began during a 2 hr stop and go traffic crash). Truck is now overheating. no leaking that i can see. but the overflow from the coolant expansion tank has needed to be filled twice in as many days? so I know something isn't circulating right.
I am going to start with replacing the water pump & thermostat tomorrow night I guess.
Do water pumps usually make a substantial noise when the go?
The heater not working was my first sign yesterday morning. I don't have a temp gauge but the temp needle went to just below half where it always is, until my way home tonight. luckily i was 2 blocks.
anyway thanks for reading.
any suggestions on other culprits?
Jake
Top radiator tank was cracked. shop replaced and cleaned core. belts were cracked so I decided to replace. no tensioner but the tightness seemed right. my wife mentions a wierd noise, but i couldn't duplicate it. then we hear the noise again (noise began during a 2 hr stop and go traffic crash). Truck is now overheating. no leaking that i can see. but the overflow from the coolant expansion tank has needed to be filled twice in as many days? so I know something isn't circulating right.
I am going to start with replacing the water pump & thermostat tomorrow night I guess.
Do water pumps usually make a substantial noise when the go?
The heater not working was my first sign yesterday morning. I don't have a temp gauge but the temp needle went to just below half where it always is, until my way home tonight. luckily i was 2 blocks.
anyway thanks for reading.
any suggestions on other culprits?
Jake