Sudden, Spastic Overheating and Gushing Coolant

["Richard Haroutunian" <Richard_Haroutunian@inso.com>]

Good - it worked.. Someone's reading this

I sent this e-mail yesterday:




I start driving this morning -- and everything is kool.

I drive on the highway -- at an avg. speed of 45mph-and some stop-and-go
traffic for about 10 miles.

I had an appointment, so I drove for another 10 minutes at normal
residential speeds.

Parked for about 10 mins. then got back on highway for another 10 mins to
town.  Parked and let run for a min. or 3..

All of a sudden-- steam started pouring out from under the hood!  For no
apparent reason at all!

Coolant poured out in a huge puddle underneath the car. Opened the hood --
and looked for a broken hose -- none.  Cannot figure out where coolant is
coming from.

Water-pump? Radiator?  Have NO idea where it's coming from..

Temp gauge is broken-- so There was no warning, but still -- if the car was
overheating, wouldn't it start honking anyway?

Whatever -- it's not a broken hose, and it doesn't seem to be the radiator.
The coolant is definately just coolant -- no oil.

TIA for any help.   I think she's real mad that I haven't driven her in a
week or so.

Richard
87 5KCSTQ
85 4KSQ
82 VW CAbri
97 Landcruiser