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Hi all! I am new to these forums but have some posts under my belt on bimmerforums under the same name in an effort to care for my 1994 325i which was my only car... until today! My friend just bought a 2008 Honda Fit and bequeathed her older Integra hatchback to me. I have owned a 1992 Integra in the past and am happy to have one again. Hoping to turn this one into the commuter car.
I drove it 1 mile from her house to mine then turned it off and cleaned the exterior, interior and bits of the engine bay. It was having overheating issues so I checked the dipstick, oil cap and under the valve cover for signs of coolant. I saw none. It did not overheat on the short drive but did make it halfway up the gauge. Not sure where this needle should be normally. Coolant level looked normal in the expansion tank. Some signs of coolant leaking near radiator hose. I suspect a sticky thermostat but did not inspect it today.
I went over what I cleaned in the bay and it was mainly oil residue and gunk on the body and hood. I did not see any loose wires or vacuum lines. Checked fuses and all were okay.
I was going to look for bubbling from radiator but now have something else to worry about :bash:
Why does it not start all of the sudden? I re-seated the coil packs and listened for the fuel pump whine and relay click. Everything seems normal. Lights come on and the instrument cluster lights up.
Please help!
I drove it 1 mile from her house to mine then turned it off and cleaned the exterior, interior and bits of the engine bay. It was having overheating issues so I checked the dipstick, oil cap and under the valve cover for signs of coolant. I saw none. It did not overheat on the short drive but did make it halfway up the gauge. Not sure where this needle should be normally. Coolant level looked normal in the expansion tank. Some signs of coolant leaking near radiator hose. I suspect a sticky thermostat but did not inspect it today.
I went over what I cleaned in the bay and it was mainly oil residue and gunk on the body and hood. I did not see any loose wires or vacuum lines. Checked fuses and all were okay.
I was going to look for bubbling from radiator but now have something else to worry about :bash:
Why does it not start all of the sudden? I re-seated the coil packs and listened for the fuel pump whine and relay click. Everything seems normal. Lights come on and the instrument cluster lights up.
Please help!