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 I fear the worst
#721222
05/05/06 05:30 PM
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 93
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I got home from school yesterday and a kid I had with me said, "Pop your hood, there's steam coming out from under it and I smell coolant." I popped the hood and there was steam coming from the back of the engine. I let it cool down, filled up the coolant in the reservoir and the radiator. I drove it later and when I came home the same steam was coming from the same spot.
It's hard to see back there, but does anyone have any ideas what this could be? I really love this little vehicle and I hate to see it go, but if it has a cracked block or head I don't think I can afford to fix it.
'95 Sportage 4x4 5speed SOHC bone stock, 200,000 miles and counting.
The KIA isn't as powerful as the dually, but it sure is easier to park.
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 Re: I fear the worst
[Re: hayhauler]
#721223
05/05/06 06:16 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 645
Rock Warrior
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Check your heater connections and and plumbing that runs behind the engine.
2009 Sorento LX, 4x4, V6, Auto, Red
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Re: I fear the worst
[Re: Airdale73013]
#721224
05/05/06 09:57 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,136
Body Damage is Cool
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Yeah probably the heater stuff.
Either that or some of the water lines on the heads.
Your engine is probably fine once you fix the leaky hoses or whatever.
2002 Sportage 4dr 4x4 soon to undergo an Extreme Makeover!
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Re: I fear the worst
[Re: Nukeiridium]
#721225
05/07/06 03:29 AM
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 93
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I haven't been able to find any leaky hoses, but there doesn't seem to be any water in the oil, so I'm hopeful that there's no major problem.
'95 Sportage 4x4 5speed SOHC bone stock, 200,000 miles and counting.
The KIA isn't as powerful as the dually, but it sure is easier to park.
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Re: I fear the worst
[Re: hayhauler]
#721226
05/08/06 01:08 PM
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,476
Body Damage is Cool
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Some of the Highteck fasteners have the tendency of loosening try to put some of the old-fashioned ones with the skrew
'96 4d mechanicaly stock so far, rims, spoiler, Cooper AT tyres, Factory LSD, Manual Warn Hubs, handmade exaust, ELECTRIC FAN!!! 3,1'' Lift, PALM GPS http://members.cardomain.com/fokion
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Re: I fear the worst
[Re: fokion]
#721227
05/08/06 06:00 PM
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 93
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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My main problem right now is that I can't get into a position to see anything behind the motor.
'95 Sportage 4x4 5speed SOHC bone stock, 200,000 miles and counting.
The KIA isn't as powerful as the dually, but it sure is easier to park.
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Re: I fear the worst
[Re: hayhauler]
#721228
05/08/06 11:57 PM
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 477
Mudrunner
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coming from the back perhaps head gasket?? hope you can get to it but if not i can use some parts
1995 nissan maxima se, 5spd short throw, aluminum flywheel and crank pully, stage 3 clutch, custom ported top end, full 2.5 exhaust jdm front end
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Re: I fear the worst
[Re: hayhauler]
#721229
06/15/06 04:28 AM
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 93
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I took it to my mechanic. They replaced the hoses, but when they were finished it wouldn't start. I drove it there, so it started before.
They replaced the CPS, and coil pack. The engine relay was making noise, so they replaced it. They tell me it has fuel but no spark. Is there anything else they should check?
'95 Sportage 4x4 5speed SOHC bone stock, 200,000 miles and counting.
The KIA isn't as powerful as the dually, but it sure is easier to park.
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Re: I fear the worst
[Re: hayhauler]
#721230
06/16/06 08:05 AM
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 226
Wheeler
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Maybe in replacing the hoses they've bumped a wire connection for the ignition system??? Seems odd it would die otherwise. With the original problem of steam escaping, you probably won't verify it was the hoses till the engine starts, eh? I'd leave it to the experts now, if it ran going in, they can make it run coming out!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
KIA, More dirt for ya dollar! 99 Sportage, Pod filter, Bosch Super4 plugs, electric thermo fan, racing pedals, Narva 100W driving lights, Yokhama 235/75R15 Super Diggers....getting to the rest bit by bit.
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Re: I fear the worst
[Re: Lennyburger]
#721231
06/16/06 08:13 AM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,243
Kia Moderator
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Agreed that it is electrical...
Faulty engine earth or chassis earth??? Corrosion is the usual culprit, looks "fine" but internally corroded terminals.
2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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