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Overheating |
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- Insufficient coolant in system.
- Water pump drivbelt defective or not adjusted
properly.
- Radiator core blocked or radiator grille dirty
and restricted.
- Thermostat faulty.
- Fan blades broken or cracked.
- Radiator cap not maintaing proper pressure. Have
cap pressure tested by a gas station.
- Ignition timing incorrect.
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2.
Overcooling
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- Thermostat faulty.
- Inaccurate temperature gauge or sending unit.
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3.
External coolent leakage
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- Deteriorated or damaged hoses or loose clamps.
Replace hoses and/or tighten clamps at hose
connections.
- Water pump seals defective. If this is the case,
water will drip from the weep hole in the water
pump body.
- Leakage from radiator core or header tank. This
will require the radiator to be professionally
repaired.
- Engine drain plugs or water jacket core plugs
leaking.
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| 4.
Internal coolant leakage |
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- Leaking cylinder head gasket. Have the cooling
system pressure tested.
- Cracked cylinder bore or cylinder head. Dismantle
engine and inspect.
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Coolant loss |
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- Too much coolant in the system.
- Coolant boiling away due to overheating.
- Internal or external leakage.
- Faulty radiator cap. Have the cap pressure tested.
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| 6. Poor
coolant circulation |
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- Inoperative water pump. A quick test is to pinch
the top radiator hose closed with your hand while
the engine is idling, then let it loose. You
should feel the surge of coolant if the pump is
working properly.
- Restriction in cooling system. Drain, flush and
refill the system. If necessary, remove the
radiator and have it reverse flushed.
- Water pump drivebelt defective or not adjusted
properly.
- Thermostat sticking.
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