SHES BACK!

[Ben Up North]

Anyway So this past week drove abit further for work at a more constant speed for 100KM/H. The needle sits where it should a couple mm above the first line and doesnt move,

What was the weather like? Did you try with Air-con on?

 

[Ser_Egg]

What was the weather like? Did you try with Air-con on?

Cold and but only had the heater running in the morning. A/C nah mate dont use here unless its extreme or after work in summer

 

[Ratbag]

You should run your air-conditioning at least once a month to keep the seals lubricated.

 

[Ser_Egg]

You should run your air-conditioning at least once a month to keep the seals lubricated.

Ill remember that for friday

 

[Ben Up North]

Ill remember that for friday

Air-con sends my temperature through the roof.
Picked mine up from the mechanic who diagnosed a fan problem,if it's not that, then about the only other problem is a blockage although he can see coolant flowing through.
It's going into the auto-electrician on Monday. If fixing the fan problem doesn't help next step is radiator & coolant sensor, then after that buy a rebuilt engine. Which I probably should have done rather than doing the heads. :gaah: ohh. that's not an emoji..

 

[Ser_Egg]

urghh it never ends! Bottom radiator hose must be on the way out, clamp is done up good. Dont know how much more i can tighen it. Whats the go with radiator hoses, OEM or we good for other brands??

 

[Ratbag]

Any slow leak will cause serious overheating ... .

 

[Ser_Egg]

Indeed and everything will be for naught if i dont fix this asap. So can ni got to repco or bursons and pick up a house and she'll be right??

 

[Ratbag]

OEM is usually best for this kind of part, but in an emergency, anything that fits is good!

Make sure you get new clamps ... .

 

[Ser_Egg]

Just ordered the pipe off partsouq so doubt it will come this week just need to get the clamps @El_Freddo you wouldnt happen to know what size clamps i need and what type.

 

[Ratbag]

Just ordered the pipe off partsouq so doubt it will come this week just need to get the clamps @El_Freddo you wouldnt happen to know what size clamps i need and what type.

You could ask them to send you a pair of clamps for the hose you are buying ... ?

 

[El_Freddo]

Radiator hoses I just use aftermarket. I’ve not had an issue with these.

As for clamp @Ser_Egg - I don’t know it off the top of my head, maybe a 52mm clamp but don’t quote me on that. What’s wrong with your old clamp? I always reuse mine unless there is an obvious issue with it

Good idea to swap that pesky little heater hose to the water pump too while you have the coolant out. Super cheap usually have a hose for a Statesman or a Camry that does the job (after cutting it down).

Cheers

Bennie