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[Big Yellow]

could it be that?
i know i had a similiar problem on a different car when the IAC valve went bonkers. would almost stall coming to a stop.

might just need adjustment.

[Pilks]

could it be that?
i know i had a similiar problem on a different car when the IAC valve went bonkers. would almost stall coming to a stop.

might just need adjustment.

ill have a play with it, it does need a tune but..




Car is currently off the road, need to find out where the oil leak is coming from and why the car is running 120 degrees...

[Pilks]

Ok them, question.

What could be causing the constant highs of 110-125 degrees? the coolant is full and theres no leaks.
Would having a fuse thats only half of whats meant to be there cause the fan to stop working? Because the fan was working with that fuse for a while.

Cheers.

[Petska84]

Ok them, question.

What could be causing the constant highs of 110-125 degrees? the coolant is full and theres no leaks.
Would having a fuse thats only half of whats meant to be there cause the fan to stop working? Because the fan was working with that fuse for a while.

Cheers.

No. Maybe cheek the fan if it's actually working by running a couple of wires to it and connect it directly to the battery. If it does work the switch might be faulty and you could have a sticking thermostat if it's really running hot?

Might also pay to run a external temp gauge.

[sports racer]

You've modified the motor so it's now a 1.8. If you're running the original radiator it probably isn't good enough for the extra heat generated by the engine.

[Pilks]

No. Maybe cheek the fan if it's actually working by running a couple of wires to it and connect it directly to the battery. If it does work the switch might be faulty and you could have a sticking thermostat if it's really running hot?

Might also pay to run a external temp gauge.

what do you mean by external?

You've modified the motor so it's now a 1.8. If you're running the original radiator it probably isn't good enough for the extra heat generated by the engine.

the original radiator was messed up, i am running a new one however i dont know if its enough either, looks exactly the same size as the old one.

[ericcs]

have you re-jetted it?
is it possible, that now it's a 1.8l,it maybe its running too lean, that can make them run hotter

[Pilks]

have you re-jetted it?
is it possible, that now it's a 1.8l,it maybe its running too lean, that can make them run hotter

I havent rejetted the carb, its still stock standard i just pulled it apart and gave it a clean.

I found one reason for the temperatures. the thermo switch on the radiator was fried, so i ordered a new one off heritage ($31 for a switch is insane..)

[sports racer]

That should go a long way to fixing the problem but you really need to make sure the carby is jetted properly or it could lean out which will destroy your pistons.

What colour is the inside of the end of the exhaust pipe? It should be a healthy grey - check other cars to see what shade of grey. If it's too light then it's running lean.

[Pilks]

That should go a long way to fixing the problem but you really need to make sure the carby is jetted properly or it could lean out which will destroy your pistons.

What colour is the inside of the end of the exhaust pipe? It should be a healthy grey - check other cars to see what shade of grey. If it's too light then it's running lean.

how would i go about rejetting it?

ill have a look at it now, if its running too lean do i screw the mixture screw in clockwise or out counterclockwise?