Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: car over heating.. help

  1. #1
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    c
    State
    QLD
    Location
    Brisbane
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    600

    Default car over heating.. help

    So i pulled the thermostat out thinking it wasn't opening to discover it has totally fallen apart.

    So since its fallen apart what are the chances of the bits blocking the water galleries? Im guessing high but please make me feel better

    If it is blocked how would i clear the blockage?

    What would make the water heat up so quick if its not blocked and no thermostat? Gets quite hot in 5-10min and only started happening last monday. Used to run nice and cool.

    Also what way does the water flow in the radiator? from top -> bottom or bottom -> top

    thanks

  2. #2
    Veteran Nikkojoe's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    Tom
    State
    WA
    Location
    Perth
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    2,260

    Default

    I would flush the engine out as much as possible, then get your radiator checked out (or rodded) or borrow a known working one.

    To really clear the blockage (if in engine) would be to pull it down. Would first check out all the main water bits such as smaller bypass pipes (ones on side of block) and make sure they are clear, make sure the water pump is ok and clear etc. Once they are out of the question change radiator as said before and then test it out. If still no good then you need to dig deeper and start pulling the engine appart (head off for a start).

    Water flow in radiator is top to bottom.
    1983 AE86 ADM rust spec goodness track car build - end of the road
    1984 AE86 Silver ADM mk2 daily build - SOLD
    1984 AE86 ADM granny car daily now 4AGZE - SOLD
    1983 AE86 ADM Engine Conversion Slut - SOLD
    2002 IS200 6spd - new daily in progress
    1986 AE86 JDM GT-Apex Levin Notchback ready to roll......

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    c
    State
    QLD
    Location
    Brisbane
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    600

    Default

    Thanks Nikkojoe, Ill dig deeper. The thermostat shouldn't have gone through the engine as the 3t thermo is before the rad should only be on the top lucky

  4. #4
    Senior Member mack 10's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    Michael
    State
    Jyväskylä
    Location
    Ouninpohja
    Country
    Finland
    Posts
    578

    Default

    Are u sure the thermostat wasnt previously removed?


    "the magic formula for gravel rallying: 1000kg, 300hp and 4 cylinders."

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    c
    State
    QLD
    Location
    Brisbane
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    600

    Default

    i wouldnt think so, as it was still in there but was only the frame of it

  6. #6
    Senior Member Marco's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Name
    Marcus
    State
    QLD
    Location
    Jindalee
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    377

    Default

    ^well if it used o run cool all the time chances are previous owner may have thought he was a way good mechanic and cut the insides out. have you checked for signs of a blown headgasket? were you just driving normally when this happened?

  7. #7
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Name
    c
    State
    QLD
    Location
    Brisbane
    Country
    Australia
    Posts
    600

    Default

    Just normal driving its onlt a 3t so dont want to do anything major to it

Similar Threads

  1. 4age over heating issues
    By Low Style in forum Technical - Questions
    Replies: 46
    Last Post: 26th January 2013, 01:30 AM
  2. 20v Over Heating Problem
    By Vaughn in forum Technical - Questions
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 20th October 2012, 01:08 PM
  3. Help Needed ASAP... Over-heating issue.
    By willa in forum Technical - Questions
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 20th January 2010, 09:39 PM
  4. ae86 heating and aircon
    By lidl86 in forum Technical - Questions
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 2nd May 2009, 01:50 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •