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duratec overheating
lid0n - 17/8/10 at 07:38 PM

i have recently taken engine out to change clutch on duratec, the engine is now back in but is overheating, when the ignition is switched on the fan flicks on and then gos off before the engine starts, when the engine starts even when cold the fan is on continuously have a missed a plug? any ideas?

omega0684 - 17/8/10 at 07:40 PM

i would probably have a guess at an air lock somewhere?

rusty nuts - 17/8/10 at 07:55 PM

What car is it in?

lid0n - 17/8/10 at 08:04 PM

robin hood lightweight, could be air lock but this doesnt explain why fan is constantly on

MakeEverything - 17/8/10 at 08:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by lid0n
robin hood lightweight, could be air lock but this doesnt explain why fan is constantly on


It would if the airlock is in the radiator.

big_wasa - 17/8/10 at 08:38 PM

hows the fan controled ? ecu ? temp sender ?

what ecu have you got ?

lid0n - 18/8/10 at 05:42 PM

it is standard ecu, i think fan is controlled from ecu, what the best way to remove air lock?

big_wasa - 19/8/10 at 04:22 PM

Yep thats why I asked. the standard ecu will run the fan if there is no temp sensor connected.

So I would look at that or a broken connection.