92 1.6 carby vitara
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:59 pm
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
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