02 wrx overheated, what to do?

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08-28-2009, 09:29 PM

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Engine sealer is BS, if it ever works, it's only for a very short time.

Idk... ive known ppl that use it and they got an extra year out of it

08-28-2009, 09:39 PM

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Sounds like you blew a head gasket.

Sounds like you probably should have replaced your thermostat and probably your water pump when you did the radiator. It could have been as simple as a bum thermostat that started all this mess.

Sorry man. If you're stuck out in SC let me know if there's anything I can do.

I did replace O2 Sensors, thermostat, coolant sensor, but not water pump. sigh

08-28-2009, 10:42 PM

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oh damn i didnt do my thermostat cause it works still ... should i? will that make my car overheat? how? 130xxx

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08-28-2009, 10:50 PM

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oh damn i didnt do my thermostat cause it works still ... should i? will that make my car overheat? how?

Wow you're funny.

08-28-2009, 11:09 PM

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Wow you're funny.

no serious!

08-28-2009, 11:26 PM

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oh damn i didnt do my thermostat cause it works still ... should i? will that make my car overheat? how? 130xxx

you worry too much ed

08-28-2009, 11:33 PM

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you worry too much ed

08-29-2009, 01:58 AM

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Thanks for all the replys. I will respond to querys as I go along and make decisions. The engine overheated a few months ago when the radiator cracked. I fixed that and included the head gasket sealer with the antifreeze. Since then it continue to overheat intermittently during a/c and a hard driving but seems to cool down. Now driving up from Santa Cruz it wouldn't cool and then just shut down as I tried to find a SAFE place to pull over. Unfortunatley it became too late. Towed it back home and have been problem soving since. Filled with antifreeze and it turnes, but not iginition. Sparks are wet and coolant drains into exhaust pipe. YIKES. This is where I am now, Stuck between a rock and a hard place. I would like to get it up an running again but then again if its too costly I'd rather get a new car. Appreciate all your support. btw I know the head gaskets are gone, did a pressure test and it gurgles.

same thing happened to me.. i replaced my radiator and everything as well but the car still continued to overheat, therefore i took it to a shop to get it inspected and it ended up being that there was a crack in my engine.. so i had to replace the engine and put a brand new one in since i wanted to keep my car. hopefully that's not what's wrong with your car.. all in all.. weigh out your options and see what's more worth it. think about things carefully and see what will benefit you in the long run. good luck!