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It may still be the fan clutch. Robbie's the man for exact Q&A on what/how
to test.
I had tested mine and it seemed fine. He checked and said no.
$50 to replace and fixed my overheating.
Options:
- fan clutch replace or new fluid
- ensure radiator is not clogged (get power flushed or replace)
- check cooling system and hoses etc.
- check for head gasket (leaks etc.)
Lal
-----Original Message-----
From: [Email address removed]
[mailto:[Email address removed]]On Behalf Of Dennis Lamminga
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 11:59 AM
To: [Email address removed]
Subject: [ELCO] 1HD-T still overheating
Hi Cruisers,
I'm in the process in eliminating my '91 1HD-T's
overheating problem.
Thanks for all the useful advice:
I've replaced the radiator,
flushed the cooling system,
and did some additional tests, e.g. checked resistance
of the fan
In town and short runs, the temperature gauge stays
normal, and radiator and extra water reservoir levels
are ok.
However, taker her on a long Motorway run, dare to go
over 70mph on a hill, the water starts bubbling, and
the levels go down; the reservoir is empty.
So, according to Birfield archives, it's either:
the head - check for leaks (no leaks)
fan clutch (there is resistance)
thermostat (haven't checked this yet)
lie under the car and check for leaks after a hot run
(haven't put on the overalls yet).
Does anyone have additional tips I could check for?
Thanks in advance,
--
Dennis Lamminga
'91 1HD-T import A/T
64000km
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to test.
I had tested mine and it seemed fine. He checked and said no.
$50 to replace and fixed my overheating.
Options:
- fan clutch replace or new fluid
- ensure radiator is not clogged (get power flushed or replace)
- check cooling system and hoses etc.
- check for head gasket (leaks etc.)
Lal
-----Original Message-----
From: [Email address removed]
[mailto:[Email address removed]]On Behalf Of Dennis Lamminga
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 11:59 AM
To: [Email address removed]
Subject: [ELCO] 1HD-T still overheating
Hi Cruisers,
I'm in the process in eliminating my '91 1HD-T's
overheating problem.
Thanks for all the useful advice:
I've replaced the radiator,
flushed the cooling system,
and did some additional tests, e.g. checked resistance
of the fan
In town and short runs, the temperature gauge stays
normal, and radiator and extra water reservoir levels
are ok.
However, taker her on a long Motorway run, dare to go
over 70mph on a hill, the water starts bubbling, and
the levels go down; the reservoir is empty.
So, according to Birfield archives, it's either:
the head - check for leaks (no leaks)
fan clutch (there is resistance)
thermostat (haven't checked this yet)
lie under the car and check for leaks after a hot run
(haven't put on the overalls yet).
Does anyone have additional tips I could check for?
Thanks in advance,
--
Dennis Lamminga
'91 1HD-T import A/T
64000km
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