6.2.5. Diagnostics and troubleshooting
Complaints
1. Engine overheating
2. Engine overcooling
3. Lack of coolant
4. Cooling system noisy
MAINTENANCE OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
Possible causes
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Lack of coolant
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Radiator cap pressure valve
spring weakened
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Fan belt loosened or broken
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Fan belt fouled with oil
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Thermostat inoperative
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Water pump defective
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Restrictions in water passages
due to deposit of scales
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Injection timing incorrect
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Restriction in radiator core
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Gases leaking into water jacket
due to broken cylinder head
gasket
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Thermostat inoperative
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Ambient temperature too low
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Radiator leaky
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Radiator hoses loosely
connected or damaged
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Radiator cap valve spring
weakened
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Water pump leaky
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Heater hoses loosely
connected or broken
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Cylinder head gasket leaky
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Cylinder head or cylinder block
cracked
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Water pump bearing defective
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Fan loosely fitted or bent
•
Fan out of balance
•
Fan belt defective
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Corrections
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Replenish coolant
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Replace cap
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Adjust or replace fan belt
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Replace fan belt
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Replace thermostat
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Repair or replace
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Clean radiator and water
passages
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Adjust injection timing
correctly
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Clean exterior of radiator
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Replace cylinder head gasket
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Replace thermostat
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Install radiator curtain
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Correct or replace
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Retighten clamps or replace
hoses
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Replace cap
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Repair or replace
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Tighten or replace hoses
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Replace cylinder head gasket
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Replace cylinder head or block
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Replace bearing
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Retighten or replace fan
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Replace fan
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Replace fan belt