Sitting in the shade with the engine running while I was looking up a number on my cell phone, I noticed a growing "ork Ork ORK" sound (kinda like a barking seal) and looked around to see what it was. When I saw a cloud of smoke coming out of the engine compartment, I clued in an killed the engine. The sound continued for another 20 seconds or so, slowly dying off.
I got out and saw a small river of green fluid flowing away from under the driver's side of the engine. The smoke smelled like burning and sweet at the same time, kinda gross.
I assumed it was radiator fluid leaking out of a blown hose and boiling/burning on hot metal. No idea whatt the "ork ork ork" sound was or why it kept going after I killed the engine, but it couldn't be a good thing.
So I let it fully cool and then turned it back on very briefly just to check oil pressure... somewhat low but present, normal temperature. No noise from the engine during that time, must only happen when it's on long enough to overheat.
I'm guessing this is as simple as a blown hose. Can't be a cracked radiator since the fluid wasn't coming from the front. If anyone has any other possible issues I should be aware of, I'd appreciate the feedback so I know what to talk to the service department about tomorrow.
Thanks...
PS: On the bright side, I had to go in for my 82k service and new tires anyway.
I got out and saw a small river of green fluid flowing away from under the driver's side of the engine. The smoke smelled like burning and sweet at the same time, kinda gross.
I assumed it was radiator fluid leaking out of a blown hose and boiling/burning on hot metal. No idea whatt the "ork ork ork" sound was or why it kept going after I killed the engine, but it couldn't be a good thing.
So I let it fully cool and then turned it back on very briefly just to check oil pressure... somewhat low but present, normal temperature. No noise from the engine during that time, must only happen when it's on long enough to overheat.
I'm guessing this is as simple as a blown hose. Can't be a cracked radiator since the fluid wasn't coming from the front. If anyone has any other possible issues I should be aware of, I'd appreciate the feedback so I know what to talk to the service department about tomorrow.
Thanks...
PS: On the bright side, I had to go in for my 82k service and new tires anyway.