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Why is my car over heating

I have a 2002 Honda accord LX, I have recently replaced the catalytic converter, radiator, radiator upper and lower hoses, thermostat and gasket but my car is still over heating and spitting radiator fluid all over my engine. I don't know what else to do. I need some suggestions.. Why does my car continue to over heat and spit radiator fluid everywhere?

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bert [Entry]

See if you can find the source of the leak from the direction of the fluid spatter.
bert [Entry]

This sounds like a flow issue!!! Does the heater blow hot air? Also, you need to make sure the system has been bled of air. Excessive air in the system equals excessive pressure and the water pump won't pump coolant through the system.
bert [Entry]

If you can Smell radiator fluid then you are leaking somewhere and have Air in the line. Quick check is to take it in and have the pressure test the system it will tell you right away if there is a leak or not. That is the quickest way.
bert [Entry]

"Hi there.

I love this car, reliable and low maintenance 1997 honda accord. However it started to overheat after about 16 years on the road.

The car would slowly overheat after 150kms of driving. I noticed that the water level in the cooling system was reduced after long journey.

Ther 1st foreman changed the water radiator to a bigger double layer radiator, but on a longer journey, the car overheating problem persisted.

2nd foreman changed the water pump. he said the old one was leaking... but still not OK.

At this stage, I started a research on internet.

Long story... cut short... the answer is to bypass (hot water) small black rubber hose from throttle body!!

[ Yes it is an old car... After 16 years, the metal inlet / outlet pipe had corroded heavily it blocked the water flow... what happened was the rubber hose cracked and hot water leaked out here!!]

Problem solved!

Tq Allah AlMighty.

sincerely form

mohsin/malaysia

sorry 4 my english"
bert [Entry]

My radiator is busted and spitting out antifreeze and oil is coming through the exaust