COOLING(H4SO) > Engine Cooling System Trouble in General
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Trouble |
Possible cause |
Corrective action |
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Overheating |
a. Insufficient engine coolant |
Replenish engine coolant, inspect for leakage, and repair it if necessary. |
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b. Loose timing belt |
Repair or replace timing belt tensioner. | |
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c. Oil on drive belt |
Replace. | |
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d. Malfunction of thermostat |
Replace. | |
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e. Malfunction of water pump |
Replace. | |
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f. Clogged engine coolant passage |
Clean. | |
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g. Improper ignition timing |
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h. Clogged or leaking radiator |
Clean, repair or replace. | |
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i. Engine oil mixed in engine coolant |
Replace engine coolant. | |
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j. Air/fuel mixture ratio too lean |
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k. Excessive back pressure in exhaust system |
Clean or replace. | |
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l. Insufficient clearance between piston and cylinder |
Adjust or replace. | |
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m. Slipping clutch |
Correct or replace. | |
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n. Dragging brake |
Adjust. | |
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o. Defective radiator fan |
Inspect the radiator fan relay, engine coolant temperature sensor or fan motor and replace them. | |
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Over-cooling |
a. Ambient temperature extremely low |
Partly cover radiator front area. |
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b. Defective thermostat |
Replace. | |
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Engine coolant leaks |
a. Loosened or damaged connecting units on hoses |
Correct or replace. |
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b. Leakage from water pump |
Replace. | |
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c. Leakage from water pipe |
Correct or replace. | |
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d. Leakage around cylinder head gasket |
Retighten cylinder head bolts or replace gasket. | |
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e. Damaged or cracked cylinder head and cylinder block |
Correct or replace. | |
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f. Damaged or cracked thermostat case |
Correct or replace. | |
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g. Leakage from radiator |
Correct or replace. | |
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Abnormal noise |
a. Defective drive belt |
Replace. |
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b. Defective radiator fan |
Replace. | |
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c. Defective water pump bearing |
Replace water pump. | |
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d. Defective water pump mechanical seal |
Replace water pump. |