1995 Jeep Wrangler Radiator fluid "exploded"

1995 JEEP WRANGLER
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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TB013926R
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I was driving my Jeep and suddenly heard a strange rattling noise under the hood after about 5 minutes of driving. It stopped, then restarted about 1 mile later. I parked after about 10 minutes of driving and then suddenly, heard a "gush" of radiator fluid all over the engine, hood, and below. Prior to this, there were no signs of overheating. The leaking doesn't appear to be around the radiator, but from a more central location in the engine and also the reservoir was suddenly overflowing slightly as well. I haven't started it sense and currently can't get it to a garage. Any help is apprectiated!
May 28, 2008 at 3:28 PM
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Find the thermostat remove it and start the vehicle up and monitor the temperature gauge and see what happens-
May 28, 2008 at 3:33 PM
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Would a problem with the thermostat have made a strange rattling noise for 2-3 minutes prior to this happening?
May 28, 2008 at 3:38 PM
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If its overheating and the thermostat is shut closed not permitting coolant flow the engine will detonate/ping causing the rattling.
May 28, 2008 at 3:41 PM