on my first short road trip (70 miles), I started to smell coolant.
Carefully checking my stock water gauge, I made it home safely.

Taking the car out for about 10 min, the water temp went to half.
I could see smoke coming out of my hood scoop.

Upon checking my engine bay, I could hear a smal hissing sound around the alternator.
I think that it might be the thermostat. What do you think?

I also filled the rad with coolant, and it did need quite an amount to fill it.
Guess the overflow bottle didn't do its job.

You guys think my coolant seals are busted? I will get an aftermarket gauge next month, just cant afford it yet.

86 GXL

 

sounds like u blew a coolent line thats all no big deal fill er up w/ coolent and use a pressure tester to find the leak in the hose. if u cant get ahold of one i think autozone rents them or a shop can do it for a fee

 

guess Ill check tomorrow for any leaks. I sure didnt see any and there isnt any puddles on the ground!
Guess Ill walk to work for now

 

$10 says its the coolant hose directly behind the water filler neck next to the sensor.

 

is this hose you're talking about in the haynes manual?

 

its the hose that goes to your heater core check around the oil filter area.....either that or..while the car is hot...turn the heater to full blast, it should be warm....

 

well its the hose that goes from the BAC to the front of the car near the alternator.

anyone knows what hose this is? Do I have to pull out the alternator ro access it?

 

I think this is it

Water Pump Housing to Bypass Air Valve

20-6660-N326

 

That be it. Alt has to come off, I just replaced the hose with some from napa.

Wheres my $10 j/k!