Engine

[james m]

hi guys,

i ve recently changed head gasket on my lexus is200,2001. it seemed ok till yesterday when i noticed that engine seemed too hot, opened the bonnet and water was boiling in radiator although temperature stayed normal on dashboard. could anyone please tell me,what are the most major reasons of this problem? i ll be lucky if it s only thermostat or what else could it be?

thanks

[james m]

it starts boiling as soon as engine reaches its operative temperature.((

[james m]

anyone?((

[speedfreek]

Could be something as silly as a faulty rad cap so it isn't holding pressure.

[Steve ( West Mids )]

Or thermostat not opening, or even head gasket gone.

Have you checked the water level?

[james m]

thanks for replies guys,

steve i hope it s not head gasket, otherwise i ll get heart attack before spending another 2500 pounds

[speedfreek]

thanks for replies guys,

steve i hope it s not head gasket, otherwise i ll get heart attack before spending another 2500 pounds

You could buy a new car for that money. You need to change garage if they want to charge that much for a HG replacement!