My 940 started smoking at the light, pull over and....

Post by **98T5** » 09 Apr 2013, 17:35

...Radiator fluid is spewing from somewhere near the oil trap because not a drop is coming from the radiator itself nor the plug. the majority of the radiator fluid is at or around the oil trap. the gasket for the head is dry as a bone and so is the manifold. did I pop a hose/sensor under there somewhere?...I made it to the house so the car is safe in the garage and I will double check on things in a minute after I eat( so hungry

)... but if anybody knows what this is please by all means chime in. Any info is a appreciated. thanks

Post by **98T5** » 09 Apr 2013, 19:43

*whew* just a busted hose. quick fix rom Oreilly's $5. back to crusiin'/

Post by **98T5** » 09 Apr 2013, 22:15

Oh goodie, in addition to the old cracked hoses, my heater check valve decided to go brittle and broke off one end of the valve, leaving me stranded in a parking lot. luckily I sourced a check valve from O'reillys(new design), and slapped it on and it worked!...

NOW!!....it's back to crusin'