I Need Help!

Lonzo · December 2, 2005

I am a proud owner of a 92 SC-400 with 191,000 miles with no real problems.....until now. Sitting at a light, car not hot not cold, just exploded the top of the radiator and started blowing water/coolent out of the exhaust. Now here is the rub, there is not a drop of water in the oil. Now I now I should just bite the buillet and rebuild but then I could not boast about how many miles I have without a re-built or are those days over. I have recently replaced the waterpump, pullies timing belt and tensioners along with cam pulley. All this work was done about 2500 miles ago.

HELP PLease

dcfish · December 2, 2005

I am a proud owner of a 92 SC-400 with 191,000 miles with no real problems.....until now. Sitting at a light, car not hot not cold, just exploded the top of the radiator and started blowing water/coolent out of the exhaust. Now here is the rub, there is not a drop of water in the oil. Now I now I should just bite the buillet and rebuild but then I could not boast about how many miles I have without a re-built or are those days over. I have recently replaced the waterpump, pullies timing belt and tensioners along with cam pulley. All this work was done about 2500 miles ago.
HELP PLease

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Why would you not rebuild? Just to save bragging rights? Rebuild, And when the car hits 300,000 then you can brag again :cheers:

monarch · December 2, 2005

I've never heard of the top tank of a Toyota radiator "exploding". Or did a leak spring from a hose or the radiator core tubes? Can you explain in more specific detail?

If the radiator did indeed explode, how were you able to keep running the engine to determine coolant was comming out the exhaust pipes? Did the coolant come out of just one exhaust pipe or both?

Lonzo · December 2, 2005

I've never heard of the top tank of a Toyota radiator "exploding". Or did a leak spring from a hose or the radiator core tubes? Can you explain in more specific detail?
If the radiator did indeed explode, how were you able to keep running the engine to determine coolant was comming out the exhaust pipes? Did the coolant come out of just one exhaust pipe or both?

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Thanks for the reply.

The radiator split right along seam on top side/front I tried a quickie repair (JB Weld) to take it to a shop. At that time, the water was like a light mist. It was like a cold morning condensation type of mist but it was a nice 72 degrees and I had started the engine several times. In addition, I kept checking on the way to the shop and the mist was the same consistency as before with water on the inside of the muffler tips. Total travel to shop was about 7 miles. The water is in both pipes equally. I can take a picture and post it if it would be of help.

Thank for the help. I look forward to your response

Lonzo