Antifreeze all over the place!
This morning I was on the way home from work and noticed white smoke pouring out from under my hood. I pulled off the road and saw a big puddle of antifreeze on the ground. When I opened the hood I had antifreeze all over my engine. I saw antifreeze leaking out of the hose that connects to the engine coming from the radiator. My car was over heating like crazy, but my temp guage showed no signs of overheating. I could hear what little coolant that was left boiling. The clamp on the hose was broken so I replaced it. Now the leak is gone, but what could have caused my car to overheat that fast? Could the pressure from the boiling antifreeze be what broke the hose off in the first place? Could it be a bad thermostat? I have a new thermostat in my glove box, but I could never find where to install it after countless searches. My Galant is a four cyl. by the way. After I replaced the antifreeze and the clamp I drome home. when I pulled into the garage I could still hear the antifreeze boiling, but no leaks. I would like to replace the thermostat and flush my radiator tonight. Can you guys please post your thoughts on what the problem could be, and if anyone has pics of where the thermostat is located I would be greatful.
Regan