i just had my car top overhauled, but after that the emgine temp change, it 3/4 of the gauge, what seems to be the problem?
2007-11-03 06:08:27 · 5 answers · asked by wafu_ocel 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If the thermostat is ok I would have the mechanic check and make sure all of the air is bled out of the system. When an engine is torn apart to that level it is easy to get trapped air in the cooling system and until it is all gone the car can overheat or run hotter.
Derek
2007-11-03 06:16:53 · answer #1 · answered by bob 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't sound like its actually overheating from what you wrote. 3/4 up is not overheating. If the needle goes into the red zone then I would be concerned.
However by the "top overhaul" I assume your mean you had the head overhauled. I have seen where the head gasket may have been installed wrong (backwards) or not centered correctly, thus blocking one or more of the cooling jackets inside the head. That would restrict the coolant flow and could create a running hot/overheating condition. Unfortunately the only way to know is to pull the head off again and check. Doing that would require replacement of the gasket again, it should not be reused.
2007-11-03 06:38:12 · answer #2 · answered by cdever5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like it could be a thermostat issue, was that replaced? it's a small job for a DIY thing, shouldn't cost more than $50 at a garage. after an overhaul the engine should be running cooler...
2007-11-03 06:12:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it back ASAP. Did they flush the radiator and accidentally dislodge some particle that is now blocking the radiator?
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2007-11-03 06:16:18 · answer #4 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thermostat, fan, coolant?
2007-11-03 06:18:40 · answer #5 · answered by ted j 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋