Search | Car Forums | Gallery | Articles | Helper | AF 350Z | IgorSushko.com | Corporate |
| Latest | 0 Rplys |
11-30-2006, 10:02 PM | #1 | |
AF Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Toronto
Posts: 43
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
Blocked Radiator
Hi fellow DIYers,
I am trying to diagnose a cooling prob, and suspect the radiator is clogged. Is there a way of checking the rad for being clogged? Teakstone |
|
12-01-2006, 07:41 PM | #2 | |
AF - Advisor
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Pinole, California
Posts: 2,276
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: Blocked Radiator
Start you vehicle and let it idle up to operating temp (just a couple of minutes after the thermostat opens), turn off vehicle, disconnect battery to keep the fan from coming on, feel the radiator for cold spots.
What are the exact symptoms of your overheating problem? Under what driving conditions? Is the radiator fins free from obstructions and bugs? Old radiator hoses can collapse restricting the flow of coolant. How old is the waterpump? Is the fan operating correctly? |
|
12-02-2006, 10:31 AM | #3 | |
AF Newbie
Thread starter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Toronto
Posts: 43
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
|
Re: Blocked Radiator
I just did the diagnosis as yoiu recommended. The rad does have old spots. I am certain that is the prob. Thanx alot
Teakstone |
|
12-06-2006, 05:09 AM | #4 | |
AF Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Posts: 4
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: Blocked Radiator
failed fan viscious clutch is common cooling problem in Aeros also
should have some turning resistance...not tight and not free wheeling usually only last 50>100k miles |
|
|
POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD |
|
|