I've pretty much settled on the decision that it's the radiator but I have an open forum here full of more knowledgeable people so I might as well make use of the resource...
The car overheats, big time... here are my observations:
-A leak at the thermostat, but the system maintains pressure (not much of a leak).
-Top hose hot
-Upper 1/3rd of radiator hot, the rest remains cool
-Lower hose cool
...which says to me that the coolant isn't getting through the radiator to cycle through the engine. Does this sound right? And if so, am I out a radiator or can I clear it somehow?
The car overheats, big time... here are my observations:
-A leak at the thermostat, but the system maintains pressure (not much of a leak).
-Top hose hot
-Upper 1/3rd of radiator hot, the rest remains cool
-Lower hose cool
...which says to me that the coolant isn't getting through the radiator to cycle through the engine. Does this sound right? And if so, am I out a radiator or can I clear it somehow?