Froozen coolant

[jonmon6691]

So my coolant is frozen and I can't move it to a warm place to thaw it out. Is running the engine for a few minutes with the WP belt removed a viable option. I know there is a possibility of cracked block/heads but I don't have time to wait until this weather warms up to find out.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Propane heater in the front of the car?

[e30trooper]

theres a reason its called anti freeze. You probly have mainly water in there. Not smart.

[jonmon6691]

theres a reason its called anti freeze. You probly have mainly water in there. Not smart.

Ya I know this. I replaced a coolant hose this summer and I was feeling lazy. Then I forgot about it. Then it got unseasonably cold.

Does anyone living in the Corvallis area have a propane heater or something and can help me out? I would really appreciate it!

[BraveUlysses]

You're not going to solve this problem with a torch.

You will probably have to do some sort of a flush with hot water.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Who said torch?

[xwill112x]

roll it in nuetral into a garage or basement with heat?

[Farbin Kaiber]

roll it in nuetral into a garage or basement with heat?

So my coolant is frozen and I can't move it to a warm place to thaw it out.

[xwill112x]

well i demand to know why he cant "move" it? :hitler:

[Farbin Kaiber]

Maybe he lives in an Apartment Complex.

[McGyver]

try hot coco, that always warms me up...

[jonmon6691]

I've been pouring hot antifreeze into the two radiator hoses and into the thermostat housing, i'll try to start it a little later.

[jonmon6691]

Got a jump start this morning and it started. I ran it for about half an hour and it hasn't lost any coolant so I think the head gasket is fine.

[87e30]

Got a jump start this morning and it started. I ran it for about half an hour and it hasn't lost any coolant so I think the head gasket is fine.

You'll just have to drive, watch the temp gauge, and check the oil. Hope for the best. (no cracked block etc)

[Matt-B]

and replace coolant :)