After my 7mgte warms up, what I'm assuming is steam from coolant boiling comes up from underneath the exhaust manifold in the CPS area. I'm not sure how to identify it, whether it's an exhaust leak and I should replace my exhaust manifold gasket or whether it's a coolant leak. I'm assuming from my recent work that it's coolant related though.
Recently I have:
- taken apart the intake manifold side of the engine, draining coolant from the hoses
- Replaced the CPS. I have a timing light but haven't been able to time the engine because i can't get the idle below about 1200 to 1400
Since the coolant leaked out from various hoses in the system i have filled it up, squeezed the top hose, filled it up etc. Let it run, filled it up... and it stays at a constant level now.
What I have planned to do next is:
- Raise the front of the car, letting it idle in the air and keep filling the coolant up
- I also have brand new coolant hoses coming in to replace my old ones
- Possibly replace my radiator cap if that could be a problem
I've been reading that incorrect timing could cause this as well, and my car needs timing since I just replaced the CPS. I'll have to figure out my idle first though which is a problem of its own. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Recently I have:
- taken apart the intake manifold side of the engine, draining coolant from the hoses
- Replaced the CPS. I have a timing light but haven't been able to time the engine because i can't get the idle below about 1200 to 1400
Since the coolant leaked out from various hoses in the system i have filled it up, squeezed the top hose, filled it up etc. Let it run, filled it up... and it stays at a constant level now.
What I have planned to do next is:
- Raise the front of the car, letting it idle in the air and keep filling the coolant up
- I also have brand new coolant hoses coming in to replace my old ones
- Possibly replace my radiator cap if that could be a problem
I've been reading that incorrect timing could cause this as well, and my car needs timing since I just replaced the CPS. I'll have to figure out my idle first though which is a problem of its own. Any suggestions are appreciated.