I have a 97 mitsubishi eclipe gs-t, and it runs warm at low RPM's (idle-1500). I drove it around for a bit and it was fine, but when i slowed down to a stop or rolled down the hill in neutral it would heat up above average (2/3 the way up), and when i had it parked in my driveway at idle it would heat up too, but when i reved it up to 3000 RPM (in neutral) it cooled right down to normal. I turned one of the pulleys on the water pump around a few days ago (previous owner put it on backwards =P) and found that the water pump had a little bit of play in it, so i think it might be the water pump am i right?
2007-07-01 08:44:13 · 7 answers · asked by j0hn6oo 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
both fans work one looks like it was replaced and the other looks like it spins a small bit slower than it should but i dont think it is enough to make a difference
2007-07-01 08:50:00 · update #1
If the fluids are up to where they should be, and it appears the thermostat is doing it's job, then the big thing here is the water pump has play in it which means the bearings are going out, change the water pump and things should be OK.
2007-07-01 09:41:47 · answer #1 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming this has electric fans, that are working properly, it sounds like a water pump or erratic thermostat.
Also, check the ignition timing, retarded timing makes a motor overheat but revving it would advance the timing.
2007-07-01 08:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water pump not pumping enough fluid. changer the water pump. coolant is most likely low and engine is relying on wind to cool.
2007-07-01 08:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by fastidle101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like normal operation to me. You could use a non-contact thermometer and check your temps, but cars with electric cooling only, operate in the manor you describe
2007-07-01 10:21:17 · answer #4 · answered by David S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your overflow bottle for your coolant. I had a similar problem and it was cleared up by unclogging the tube and the sediment from the bottom of the bottle. Also be sure you have enough coolant.
2007-07-01 08:55:23 · answer #5 · answered by David E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if your electric fan or fans are working. If not, they may need replacing then. Good luck.
2007-07-01 08:46:56 · answer #6 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be low antifreeze
Could be sloppy waterpump (water is getting bypassed by impellers.)
Could be electric radiator fans.
2007-07-01 08:49:42 · answer #7 · answered by noobienoob2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋