2005 vz sv6 6 speed overheating

[smitroast]

Okay guys so I know there is a few posts about this but hard to find a answer if someone could direct me or help me out would be muchly appreciated

So my car overheated drastically

I changed my thermostat a prick of a job honestly
Filled it up again and its still overheating I checked the engine oil last night after taking it for a 1 minute drive before it overheated again and it was very low could havung no engine oil also be a problem as to why its over heating.

I did check the engine oil constantly before the thermostat change any help would be great

 

[commodore665]

Is it losing water anywhwere? , could be radiator , or water pump , lack of oil might explain it too .

 

[99notout]

Is it losing water anywhwere? , could be radiator , or water pump , lack of oil might explain it too .

Yes low oil, can be a contributing factor,

Have a look at this site, it is a bit basic but informative. http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-do-when-your-engine-overheats

 

[Benboy]

Suggest that you check in with a Radiator Specialist who should have all the necessary equipment to pressure test the system (for any leaks). Could be a simple matter of blocked/restricted flow in the radiator. How frequently have you been changing the coolant ? To continue driving it could cause terminal damage resulting in a dead engine.

 

[smitroast]

Yeah im dropping the oil tomorrow after work and I change the coolant frequently if the oil doesnt help ill be going water pump because I can hear a bearing loose

 

[A9L]

Do these have the 3 bleeding screws like the L67? Just a thought.

Also, did you check thee thermostat in hot water before installation? I have had faulty ones straight off the shelf before..

 

[smitroast]

Nah I didnt :/ man getting the box out was the easy part trying to get it back in off you back with no room is the hard part hahha :/

 

[A9L]

I know its a pain (Ive done quite a few L67 thermos at the back of the motor) but maybe pull it out and check it in a pot on the stove. Put it in the water and turn up the heat. You should be able to see the stat open when the water gets hot enough.

 

[Hrd455]

Maybe u have s airlock in the system? How did u bleed the system