| Author | Message | ||
     Kevin Howell (Kevinhowell) Member Username: Kevinhowell Post Number: 72 Registered: 02-2003 |
i've been having slight overheating problems over the last couple of weeks. on days over 90 degrees when i try to run the air conditioner or just park and idle, my '94 starts overheating. i flushed the radiator and changed the thermostat to no avail. i've gotten 2 schools of thought regarding the radiator (replace) and the fan clutch (ditto). the fan clutch prognosis came from a reputable mechanic and sounds logical, and certainly cheaper. since i know jack about either, i need some help here. how do i test or diagnose the fan clutch? what's the complexity/cost in replacing it? what are the signs of a bad radiator, other than overheating? it seemed clean and moved water well with no leaking when i flushed it. there are no leaks anywhere. help! this could get critical once that texas heat starts hitting regularly. | ||
| Paul T. Schram (Paulschram) Senior Member Username: Paulschram Post Number: 1456 Registered: 02-2002 |
Kevin: I vote for radiator replacement. If the fan moves freely when cold and not so freely when hot, it is working. But, I suspect it is your radiator. Recoring was more than a new one locally for me, but you may find this to be different for you. Been there done it. Peace, Paul | ||
| Shaun Power (Shaunp) New Member Username: Shaunp Post Number: 12 Registered: 05-2003 |
Paul your correct new factory units are cheaper then a recore here in Australia as well, but you don't buy at an LR dealer. It might be worth pulling the tanks of for a proper clean if the core looks ok. | ||
| Kevin Howell (Kevinhowell) Member Username: Kevinhowell Post Number: 73 Registered: 02-2003 |
rats. that's what i was afraid you were going to say. well, i'll bite the bullet and get started on that, possibly this weekend. my week is madness, so i'll have to pencil it in somewhere.  |
