Truck Repair: Overheating, mazda b3000, condensation


Question
Hi Van,
 I have a problem with my 94' Mazda B3000 pickup. It has a 3.0 ltr engine, V6, standard. It tends to overheat real quick and when i stop to let it cool down or just stop cuase i'm home or something, alot of liquid spills out from the bottom of the engine.  I once went under to see what it was that was spilling and i touched the frame and it was freezing cold from the liquid.  Also when it overheats and i turn it off alot of steam pours out from under the engine.  if you can help me find out what's wrong with my engine it would be greatly appreciated.

Rory

Answer
Hi Rory,
The cold liquid is condensation from the air conditioner draining out of the drain...it is supposed to do that.
Now, if the engine is overheating, that is from some different problem. But if it is just sizzling and steam from that condensation hitting the exhaust system, that is normal.
Van