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92 1.6 carby vitara

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:59 pm
by bluemq
Intermittent cooling problem where the needle will climb past half way.

It's okay when it's moving at speed, it's just when it's crawling.

Oil appears to not have any water in it so I am assuming the head gasket is ok.

It's not using any water so I am assuming the radiator itself is water tight.

Just wondering if I should I start by:

1. Flushing the motor / radiator etc with garden hose

if that don't fix it

2. Replace thermostat?

if that doesn't help

3. Replace the radiator and hoses?


Any suggestions or common faults problems etc would be appreciated!

Thanks guys

Re: 92 1.6 carby vitara

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:14 am
by tjm_tj
Does it have a viscous fan hub? If so id be overhauling it

Re: 92 1.6 carby vitara

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:57 am
by bluemq
That it does!

I'll check it out, cheers mate

Re: 92 1.6 carby vitara

Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 11:05 am
by zukmeista
Definitely check fan hub, I would also suggest removing radiator and getting it checked/tested/cleaned.

Re: 92 1.6 carby vitara

Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:13 pm
by bluemq
10 points to tjm-tj

New clutch fan has fixed it!

Thanks guys