97 chrysler sebring jxi convertible overheating, water coming from overflow tank area

Asked by cadre Aug 22, 2012 at 07:42 AM about the 1997 Chrysler Sebring JXi Convertible FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car runs fine for a while and then begins overheating, fan kicks on and seems to work a bit and then starts to get hot again afterwards. Noticed that when it does, it seems that there is an abnormal amount of water coming from the overflow tank area underneath. What can I try or look at as it's very hard to get under the car due to being so low to the ground. Is there a hose that should be connected to under the tank to somewhere for the water to go other than on the ground? Not sure where to go from here. Could it be the thermostat? I replaced it a bit ago.

5 Answers
24,745

aztec626bf answered 12 years ago

You most likely have a head/head gasket issue. Is there an oily residue in the overflow tank?

Mark helpful
24,745

aztec626bf answered 12 years ago

Still thinking head/head gasket. If you see air bubbles rising into the overflow tank it is.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
240

JIMDEC1 answered 12 years ago

SOUNDS LIKE A BAD RADIATOR CAP IF THE TEMP GUAGE IS READING NORMAL

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
70

heathric answered 12 years ago

Most likely culprit is thermostat. If it has overheated a few times, you could have a head gasket/cracked head problem. I would replace the thermostat and pressure test the radiator/cooling system. It's pretty simple to do, and you can rent the pressure tester tool at autozone or oreilly. This will tell you if there's a crack/gasket problem. But since this question is a few months old, I'm guessing the problem is probably fixed and the original asker failed to contribute to the forum by contributing a solution for everyone else who may have experienced the same problem and is trying to find an answer here. Unfortunately, without solutions, forums are completely worthless. Please contribute when solutions are found.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 97 chrysler sebring jxi convertible overheating, water coming from overflow tank area 5 Answers

    Car runs fine for a while and then begins overheating, fan kicks on and seems to work a bit and then starts to get hot again afterwards. Noticed that when it does, it seems that there is an abnormal a...

    1997 Chrysler Sebring JXi Convertible FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 97 Chrysler Sebring convertible smoking 1 Answer

    I just purchase a 97 Sebring I have got a oil change my engine light cut off my mechanic said I need a new radiator hose the next night it bust I put a new one but its steel smoking I just realized...

    1997 Chrysler Sebring JXi Convertible FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2000 chrysler sebring convertible overheating 3 Answers

    when i drive overheats but not when the car is idling replaced leaking water pump 4 freeze plugs fan comes on but it doesnt look like full speed also replaced the temperature sensor PLEASE HELP

    2000 Chrysler Sebring JXi Convertible FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2006 2.4l Sebring convertible overheating boiling in overflow 6 Answers

    Hello, I have a Sebring that had a water pump go,dead. So I replaced the pump and timing belt. After that it started boiling back into the overflow, so a new thermostat and radiator cap. Still do...

    2006 Chrysler Sebring Convertible FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • My 1996 Chrysler Sebring jxi is slightly overheating above half 2 Answers

    The car only has roughly over 71,000 miles, started overheating once because the fuse to the radiator fan blew, week later it got fixed it started overheating slightly above half, could it be t...

    1996 Chrysler Sebring JXi Convertible FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Sebring

Looking for a Used Sebring in your area?

CarGurus has 37 nationwide Sebring listings starting at $4,500.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Chrysler Sebring Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Sparky222
    Reputation
    4,970
  • #2
    ces13
    Reputation
    2,860
  • #3
    C Daigle
    Reputation
    2,770
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Mustang
65 Great Deals out of 1,259 listings starting at $4,995
Used Ford F-150
321 Great Deals out of 14,968 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chevrolet Corvette
29 Great Deals out of 1,060 listings starting at $15,871
Used Chevrolet Malibu
50 Great Deals out of 1,139 listings starting at $1,295
Used Nissan Frontier
22 Great Deals out of 878 listings starting at $5,998
Used Chrysler Town & Country
109 listings starting at $4,990
Used Volkswagen Beetle
7 Great Deals out of 155 listings starting at $712

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.