Julian
Another very simple thing to check if they have any additional
electronic fans fitted in front of the radiator - are these connected
the right way, i.e. are they blowing the air through the radiator from
the front, or are they trying to suck the air outwards from the engine
bay (thus working against the natural air flow through the radiator)?
paul
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From: [Email address removed] [mailto:[Email address removed]]
On Behalf Of Clive Marks
Sent: 03 December 2006 11:58
To: [Email address removed]
Subject: Re: [ELCO] Call for help from desert travellers...
Julian,
Toyota make these vehicles to do better than this. I think this
problem is something simple that is being overlooked, maybe because the
vehicle is new and certain things are assumed. The people driving are
probably not fools but it is easy to overlook the obvious. This vehicle
is new so was it good at first? Is the water circulating? Is the
thermostat opening? Is the fan coupling working? Take the thermostat
out, and leavce it out for a week or so. Check the radiator temperature
at top and bottom when the vehicle is hot. When the engine is hot check
that the fan coupling is locked. Drain the coolant and flush the system.
Is there any evidence of steam when the vehicle overheats?
If all of the above are OK fit some greenhouse misters in front of
the radiator, with a reservoir bottle similar to a screenwash bottle.
Put a push switch in the car and give the rad a short burst of water
every minuet or so, or when the temp. gauge starts to climb.
This has a very good effect on the cooling capacity of the system.
Regards, Clive.
Regards, Clive.
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