| Author | Message | ||
     Trevor (Daredvl) Member Username: Daredvl Post Number: 113 Registered: 03-2003 |
Ok I'm on the verge of paranoia, I checked the coolant level and check the •••••• fluid according to procedure and the next time I fire it up have an engine check light on .. go figure. Regardless. Help with my paranoia. I just took it for a drive and I noticed that my radiator is cool to touch. This thing made out of plastic or something? Regardless, the mounts on either side where the hoses connect are hot to touch, as are both hoses. Now I would assume that 1 hose should be hot, while the other is cold, but both are hot and the radiator is cold. This normal? Or is this a sign of a clogged radiator? Also I notice the engine is very warm to touch even after sitting for an hour. Actually its damn hot even after an hour of sitting. Having mostly owned Hondas I haven't spent much time under the hood, so .. is this normal? Thanks. | ||
| Joey (Joey4420) Senior Member Username: Joey4420 Post Number: 432 Registered: 04-2003 |
First off, I don't mean to doubt you but I don't think you accually touched the radiator....if you had you would have felt that is was very hot. If you want to know if it is working correctly, check the plastic tank that you use add fluid. Wait 10 to 15 minutes after you stop running the engine, and slowly (very slowly) open the lid, you will find that it is very hot inside. If this is the case, then all is well. As far as the engine staying hot even after an hour or so, this is normal (depending on the temp outside. As per your profile you are in Canada, so it shouldn't stay hot more than two hours tops. If you are really concerned, pick up a Raytek MiniTemp (Noncontact Thermometer) I prefer the laser version. This will give you an acurate reading of the temp of any componant. Hope this helps, Joey | ||
| Trevor (Daredvl) Member Username: Daredvl Post Number: 114 Registered: 03-2003 |
Thanks for your response, I will check that out. I think I touched the top of the radiator ... thats probably not the right place to burn myself.  | ||
| Wei Quek (Apohis) New Member Username: Apohis Post Number: 20 Registered: 04-2003 |
If your radiator is plugged, you should be able to feel cool spots on the core (fins). What's the mileage on your vehicle? It might be a good idea to have the radiator rodded just in case. |
