Radiator overheating already

[robroller]

Unfortunately it is not common in a state with sub 20 % for humidity. I would check that the system was properly "burped" for air, the ensure the blades of the cooling fan are pulling air across the radiator if behind it or pushing if in front..If those are good to go I would be concerned that it is running way to lean, your timing may be incorrect, or leaking head gasket which is pressurizing your cooling system.

[thotfulspot]

Originally Posted by robroller

Unfortunately it is not common in a state with sub 20 % for humidity. I would check that the system was properly "burped" for air, the ensure the blades of the cooling fan are pulling air across the radiator if behind it or pushing if in front..If those are good to go I would be concerned that it is running way to lean, your timing may be incorrect, or leaking head gasket which is pressurizing your cooling system.

I lived in Salt Lake City and spent a lot of time in Moab. Even with the low humidity in those place I've seen it happen to my Rover and Jeep. It depends on the path of the exhaust on it's way out. Unless you are dumping the exhaust straight out of the headers it would be difficult for moisture to reach the tailpipe from the motor.

I agree there might still be air in the system and it's always worth trying to burp it. With it running as hot as it was it could be a head gasket. I just wouldn't expect to see both sides leaking at the same time and just see it at startup.
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