Overheating SL2 Problem

Discussion in 'Saturn S-series' started by bajazza, Oct 9, 2007.

  1. bajazza

    bajazza Guest

    Hi all, my '97 SL2 has been overheating over the past 2 weeks. I was
    driving on the hiway at about 65, came to the exit ramp, idled at the
    stop light for about 45 seconds or so and the needle shot to HOT. I
    thought that driving it a few more blocks might cool it off, but it
    was stop & go traffic, unfortunately. Well, I pulled over into a
    commuter lot and the coolant started spewing out of the tank. Long
    story short, I had it towed home and started it in the driveway and
    within 10 minutes it began overheating..but, and here's the part I
    don;t like-slight water vapor was coming from the tailpipe...any
    suggestions? Thanks!
    Jay
     
    bajazza, Oct 9, 2007
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  2. bajazza

    James1549 Guest

    First, is the coolant fan running when it shows the engine is hot?
    Does the coolant fan work if you turn on the A/C? Possible stuck or
    partial stuck thermostat? Worse case sinerio, bad head or head gasket.
    Check your oil level, and be sure no coolant is getting into the
    crankcase.

    James
     
    James1549, Oct 10, 2007
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