Ask Your Car Question. Car Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Car Question?)

HELP
Sent to Car Experts January 26 07:04 AM

I have an 89 Chevorlet Caprice and its starting to run hot. I’ve had it looked at several time but everybody tells me something different. I’ve been told that it could be my water pump, pressure release cap, radiator, head gasket,or fan clutch please give me a little help before it turns really bad. Thanks in advance.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $50
Info Request
January 26 9:18 AM (2 hours and 14 minutes and 7 seconds later)
         
REPLIED to Info RequestCheck Mark

 Tell us when it overheats.

At highway speeds, when idling, etc?

jon_050 -- Auto Mechanic -- 92% Positive Feedback on 65 Car Accepts
Domestic and Imports
Reply
January 26 11:26 PM (14 hours and 7 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
Reply to jon_050's Post: Most of the time its at highway speed but if I just run the car with the air on it does it sometimes also. Whatever it is, its working but getting stuck or going out or something because like I said it only does it sometimes. Now more than before. I also seem to have to put gas in quite often and was told that the fan clutch might have something to do with it. Are you susposed to be alble to stop and hold the fan with one finger while the car is running? If not sometimes my car will let you. Also, it gives a strong gas smell while running and it didn't pass inspection any sugguestions?
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
January 27 8:02 PM (20 hours and 36 minutes and 22 seconds later)
         
THIS ANSWER IS LOCKED!
You can view this answer by clicking here to Register or Login and paying $3.
Jay Kreps -- Auto afficiondo -- 100% Positive Feedback on 2 Car Accepts
35 years experience working on vehicles
Info Request
January 27 8:10 PM (7 minutes and 41 seconds later)
         
 A bad fan clutch sure isn't helping matters any.
Picture
Tech501 -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 740 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

Just Answer! > Car Repair