Also there is smoke coming out of the tailpipe now that wasn't there before it over heated. I did replace the radiator and thermostat. What else should I do to get this to start again. Oh yay, I was able to get it to start once and the longer it ran the rougher it would run. Then I turned it off and now I can't get it to start again.
Have a compression test done as I think that you have a head gasket or cracked head problem.
overheated + smoke, real smoke,. is compression test now. my wild guess, warped head.,etc, the tool is $20 and 30min work, 150PSI minimum , all cyclinder wide open throttle held.
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Check the passanger side floor board for moisture this could indicate a bad heater core. Then I would check the engine oil and make sure its not milky looking (head gasket). make sure when you fill it let it run with the cap open with you looking into the cap to be sure is circulating and not vapor locked (air pocket)
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try this website to see if they have your car listed its www.autozone.com if they do you can check out a price and get pictures and diagrams as well showing you how if you have a autozone near you and you need some special tool you can rent it from them return it and get your money back you can do this yourself i know you can Michigan Man.
SOURCE: Grand vitara radiator over heating
make sure thermostat is in the right direction. put a new gasket. try a cleaner and fill radiator or have it rodded out along with maybe your heater core. drain and refill. put fresh oil in it now.
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When driving down highway only, it overheats? When running steady, I take it you mean, sitting idling? If it's only overheating at highway speeds, and all else has been checked out & is o.k., I'd take a close look at rad hoses for soft spots (easy to squeeze) that may be causing hoses to collapse at highway speeds & restricting flow of cooling system. Another thing to try is, turn your heater on high fan & high temperature when it starts to heat up & see if temperature gauge goes down (cooler) at all. If it does, then rad not doing it's job properly.
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Hello nedy...if you have the V6 engine, it will require the removal of the timing chain cover to access the water pump. The water pump is mounted to the engine block with 4 bolts. It is recommended that the bolts be replaced due to electrolysis (steel bolt in aluminum block) Replace all gaskets and o-ring seals as well.
While you are in there, you can inspect the timing chains, it has 3..and the chain tensioners. A Haynes repair manual would be helpful on this project and will have the correct torque specs.
Good luck...i hope this helps, please rate mr a fixya.
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