Overheating while ac is on in traffic

2000 INFINITI I30
127,000 MILES
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LILROCHEAD
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My 2000 i30 overheats when I'm idling or in traffic after I've been driving for a while. When I first start driving it doesn't happen only when the engine has been running for a while, but if I leave the ac off it won't overheat. I hear humming sound almost light grinding sound and the reservoir tank seems to leak the anti freeze when it starts to overheat, I also noticed the ac feel warm as the gage was climbing so I leave it off. I've flushed the radiator and have a thermostat that I have to install but before I break the bank and go crazy on parts can you guys give me some ideas or pointers on dealing with this. Thank you for ur help

Aug 3, 2013 at 3:52 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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I would make sure the cooling fans are on high when it is idling and with the ac on.

if they are working, it could be a clogged radiator. otherwise, you may have damaged a head gasket from the overheating.

roy
Aug 3, 2013 at 4:08 PM
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The fans was the first thing I changed and I noticed the reserve tank look likes its boiling
Aug 3, 2013 at 5:58 PM
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Can I put a new radiator with 2 rows since it has a one row radiator
Aug 3, 2013 at 5:59 PM
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sure but it will have to be custom built by a radiator shop.

Before you do this, have a leak down test done to be sure you have not damaged the head gaskets.

Roy
Aug 3, 2013 at 6:05 PM