Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

Overheating & Radiator Specs

Tech Talk for Mitsubishi owners.

Moderator: -Scott-

Post Reply
Posts: 199
Joined: Wed Sep 01, 2004 10:39 am

Overheating & Radiator Specs

Post by PajeroSRV »

Ok, basically I got a second hand radiator for an NG 3.0L manual and whacked it on. It seemed fine for the 15 minute run I took it for on Sat nite, ready for the Sunday morning bush bash :)

Dead wrong, about 6kms out from home it went nuts, heat indicated at over 3/4ths on the dial. I've tried cleaning it out with radiator cleaner, we've tired bleeding the valve to check for air pockets etc etc.

Still does not work. Any suggestions would be much appreciated, as after 7 hours of stuffing around with the car, I am about to take a hammer to it :twisted:
Posts: 2739
Joined: Sat Oct 26, 2002 7:50 am
Location: Melbourne

Post by Bitsamissin »

Have you checked your clutch fan ???
You can buy replacement clutches from Autobahn for about $130 for the 3.0 V6.
I just luv my "clacker Jabber"
Posts: 199
Joined: Wed Sep 01, 2004 10:39 am

Post by PajeroSRV »

Nahmate its definitely the radiator. :)
Posts: 199
Joined: Wed Sep 01, 2004 10:39 am

Post by PajeroSRV »

Oh well, they gave me a new radiator. Fingers crossed this one will work without turning my bonnet into a BBQ :)
Posts: 134
Joined: Wed Jan 01, 2003 6:49 pm
Location: Sydney

Post by 4runna »

I know that you have said it's definately the Rad, but have you checked the thermostat?? maybe sticking?

Rob
96 Paj 2.8 TD 2" lift, Snorkel, LR Tank, Dual Batt, winch, 32 MTRs, RT tent and rack, polyairs etc
Posts: 199
Joined: Wed Sep 01, 2004 10:39 am

Post by PajeroSRV »

Once the newer rad was put in it ran sweet as :)

Thermostat was not sticking as there was continuous flow through the system.....it did not seem to be inhibiting anything.
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest