Replace the pressure cap on the coolant tank.. And check the overflow hose/tube for blockage. Make sure when the engine is running there is a small stream of coolant flowing into the coolant tank from the little hose that connects to the radiator.
PM is correct! In the original post, Mike 26 describes a new clutch on an engine "at operating temp". I was attempting to explain that just because the engine is at operating temp,the clutch will not "engage" (Lock in) until you increase the temp of the radiator...... And if the normal...
No No Please read your post:
The bi-metallic coil reacts to heat! Most are between 195/210 degrees.... The coil turns a rod that changes the fluid flow/placement in the clutch. Not RPM based !
The thermo or non-thermo will slip at high rpm because of torque limits of the clutch.. (...
Did you see the "" "" around "lock in " ? You are correct the clutch does not LOCK to the hub ! I used that term to simplify the post.
Muskyman is correct about the fluid settling to the bottom of the clutch and that is what causes the roar for a short time after cold start.
After...
How often do you run at wide open throttle WOT ???? If the answer is not very much,You will see little power increase with Port and Polish.
Remember the throttle is a power/airflow limiter.. You may get better throttle response with P&P.. If you want more power, might try a little N.O.S...
A fan clutch "locks in" when the radiator is at 195/210 degrees. Fan clutches free wheel at normal engine operating loads and temps.....If you increase the engine load or restrict the air flow,the radiator increases in temp until the thermostat is open all the time. At that point the fan clutch...
One of my friends needs the transmission for his truck. I will do the install at my shop. Looking for a good one. Ill check my PM and see if he wants to make an offer.
Re: (TN) 2001 Black Discovery II SE, 2" RTE, BFG MT KM2, 135k miles, Runs great, amazing.
Awesome rover,great price if I didn't have two I would be calling for sure!! I will let some jeep guys know about it in my area,(trying to convert a few)This should sell quick, Km2 s are GREAT!
I dont know how to send paypal to an email account! Seems like you would need to send me an invoice thru pay pal to my email address mmarckel@msn.com and then I would pay thru paypal ???
I have also had the power steering pump blues! I used permatex gray stiff or rigid RTV between the pump halfs,let it set over night to cure. Make sure you clean the screen in the bottem of the tank and if you use lucas a little is all thats needed.:)
235/85/16 bfg km2 Ran mine a few weeks before balancing. Very little vibe before, none after! Good wear so far. They do pick up some big rocks sometimes!
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