Hello everyone,
I have a overheating problem similar to some I've seen on this and other forums, but mine has a very specific cause so I would like to ask for your input. Thanks in advance.
problem: temperature-gauge keeps on rising on inclining roads or when driving over 60 mph. Used to be steady as a rock no matter what I did. Controllable when slowing down or putting heating on.
cause:
I went on a 4WD roadbook including 3 medium-deep mud pools (which I took effortlessly, hooray). However I neglected to clean the radiator after and on a high-speed section overheated the engine. (very stupid) This was obvious with following consequences: needle in red, an empty coolant reservoir, boiling sounds and steam (through reservoir cap).
pictures happy, not so happy:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/v7bEWbTeeirjY6qW8
After this we cleaned the radiator and topped up radiator + coolant reservoir with plain water.
Coming home I gave the car a thorough clean but since then I have the problem as described.
I was thinking viscous hub or water pump but those seem to be 2 problems that seem to be unrelated to the mud in the radiator thing. I am hoping not head gasket or worse, cylinder head itself but I am hopeful because I am not losing any coolant since I've topped it up.
I would be very greatful if someone could point me in the right direction.
Thank,
Peter
I have a overheating problem similar to some I've seen on this and other forums, but mine has a very specific cause so I would like to ask for your input. Thanks in advance.
problem: temperature-gauge keeps on rising on inclining roads or when driving over 60 mph. Used to be steady as a rock no matter what I did. Controllable when slowing down or putting heating on.
cause:
I went on a 4WD roadbook including 3 medium-deep mud pools (which I took effortlessly, hooray). However I neglected to clean the radiator after and on a high-speed section overheated the engine. (very stupid) This was obvious with following consequences: needle in red, an empty coolant reservoir, boiling sounds and steam (through reservoir cap).
pictures happy, not so happy:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/v7bEWbTeeirjY6qW8
After this we cleaned the radiator and topped up radiator + coolant reservoir with plain water.
Coming home I gave the car a thorough clean but since then I have the problem as described.
I was thinking viscous hub or water pump but those seem to be 2 problems that seem to be unrelated to the mud in the radiator thing. I am hoping not head gasket or worse, cylinder head itself but I am hopeful because I am not losing any coolant since I've topped it up.
I would be very greatful if someone could point me in the right direction.
Thank,
Peter
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