I have a 2003 PT Cruiser. It began to over heat while driving for 5-10 min and while idling, after I turn it off it gurgles but only sometimes. We replaced the thermostat, thermostat housing and the r
There is no sign of leakage on the ground, can smell antifreeze through ac and heat. When it begins to over heat the heater starts to blow cold air.
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Make sure you have enough coolant in the system. You most likely have an air bubble in your heater core.
How would I go about solving the air bubble?
gurgling usually indicates air in the coolant lines. I would open the radiator cap and Jack the front of the car way up. air will always want to come to the top. You can also try "burping" the lines by squeezing the hoses to force the air out. not while it's hot though. the main indicators of a blown head gasket are water in the oil, which makes it look milky, or oil in the water. also there is usually a thick white smoke from the tailpipe.
If you smell coolant threw the heater, then the heater core has a hole in it. It will leak inside the plenum. Small leaks will drain out the drain hole. Larger leaks or a plug drain hole will leak on the floor board. You need to get it fixed or it could turn into a head gasket job.