lid0n
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 07:38 PM |
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duratec overheating
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?
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omega0684
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 07:40 PM |
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i would probably have a guess at an air lock somewhere?
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 07:55 PM |
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What car is it in?
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lid0n
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 08:04 PM |
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robin hood lightweight, could be air lock but this doesnt explain why fan is constantly on
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 08:28 PM |
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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.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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big_wasa
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 08:38 PM |
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hows the fan controled ? ecu ? temp sender ?
what ecu have you got ?
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lid0n
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| posted on 18/8/10 at 05:42 PM |
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it is standard ecu, i think fan is controlled from ecu, what the best way to remove air lock?
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big_wasa
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| posted on 19/8/10 at 04:22 PM |
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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.
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