problem solved


 

If you still hear gurgling and get overflow, make sure your hoses are all clamped. Otherwise, you are going to draw air into the system forever. My 2 cents.

 

problem solved.


 

I ramp my car when I refill the coolant.
The 2003 has that fill T at the firewall.

Then I idle it up and watch the temp.
Shut it done and let it cool.
Then top off again if it overheated while on ramps.

 

So what was the final fix?
"problem solved" is not very specific and isn't going to help anyone who reads this thread in the future.

Good threads have follow-through or closure.

 

This was the problem. Timing chain guide above the water pump fell off and wedged itself between the chain and the pump. The chain then slid over the metal guide without engaging on the teeth of the water pump.

 

Also, I went through and preserved all the original discussion that was edited out as SPOILERS in each post so it's preserved for folks for the future. First time I've heard of this problem so it will be a good reference in the future.

 

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!