[OJ's DNA]

So after installing new coolant overflow tube and new coolant resovior cap (old one wasn't holding pressure) and installing a new power steering pump, today while running errands around town :eekthe heater stopped blowing warm air then soon after the temp gauge started to rise. I shut her off and didn't observe any obvious signs of leaking, coolant bottle at proper level still. I did notice the sloshing of water sound by the passenger side dash while driving last week, now this - any thoughts?:eek

 

[sierrafery]

Air lock in the cooling system or head gasket leaking combustion gas into it, bleed the system well and get a sniff test

 

[OJ's DNA]

After I replaced the cap and overflow hose and drove around, later on I took the cap off and there was a significant amount of pressure and air that was released, figurehead that part was normal. Few hours after that is when she got hot.

 

[sierrafery]

It's not supposed to be more than 1.4 bar in the system which should not be very noticeable when you remove the cap... i'm affraid you have a combustion gas leak

 

[OJ's DNA]

Yep, positive test for exhaust gas in the coolant :frown

Really have to think here, rear air bags are leaking and need replaced, transfer case is leaking badly, and front end needs some body work, hmmmmmmmmmm.

 

[Chubbs878]

Pour that little bottle of Kseal in the overflow tank and take the truck for a decent drive so that it can set. If it's only a small piece of the gasket that came loose, it may hold for a while and you can work on the other stuff while saving up for head-gasket re-work. Now don't hold me to it, as my head-gasket leak was external and quite small. If there is a crack in the block or a liner that is slipping then a gasket sealer may not do anything for you