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Thread: Bad Overheating Problem
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06-28-2009, 06:15 PM #11Senior Member
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Did you check the transmision cooler? Sometimes they get packed with debris and restrict water flow through the system. Take the 1 1/4" hoses off each end of the cooler and flush from the top (outlet end) of the cooler.
I suspect your no-start issue may be vapor lock ... the fuel has vaporized in the system, probably between the tank and fuel pump and the engine will probably start once the fuel turns back to liquid.Larry Engelbert
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06-28-2009, 07:05 PM #12
I did take the transmission cooler off when i inspected the hoses and cleaned the debris out (took off the hoses, pluged the holes where the trans fluid enters/exits and washed it out, no trash entered the hoses after cleaning)
We have had a problem with vapor lock before and took the gas cap off, waited a while, put it back on and i cranked right up but that didnt work this timeLast edited by pat656; 06-28-2009 at 07:12 PM.
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07-07-2009, 02:37 PM #13Member
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I have the exact same problem. Let me know if you get it resolved. I've checked everything and the only thing I can come with is the circulating pump. I even took it off but there's not much to it and it seems ok. Does anyone know how much water it should be pumping out at idle? (Mine pumps none at idle). thanks
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07-07-2009, 05:19 PM #14
pat, if you run hot at idle and not at speed, I would strongly suspect your circulating pump. With that pump, there are several possible problems.
Be absolutely sure that your accessory belt is on correctly. I've seen the belt on some cars that has been put on so that the water pump is turning backwards. This will allow a slow flow of water. Check the impeller on this pump. Don't just look at it and assume that since it looks good that it is. Sometimes the impeller can spin on the shaft. Hold the impellar while trying to turn the shaft by hand to assure that it's still tight. It's a pressed fit and can corrode, thus becoming loose.
One other thing is a faulty thermostat. I would completely remove it and see if that helps, just to rule it out.
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07-13-2009, 04:12 PM #15
I will let everyone know. We took it from augusta, ga to charlotte, nc to a person to work on it and he spent a whole day and cannot find the problem.
Originally Posted by K_E_N
I will ask the guy to check the circulating pump and belt2006 Moomba Outback
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07-13-2009, 04:33 PM #16
thanks for the update, i like to follow threads and see resolution....you will get it fixed.
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07-13-2009, 10:25 PM #17Member
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Yes, please let us know. I'm having similar issues.
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07-31-2009, 09:07 AM #18
Pat, did you ever get this issue resolved?
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07-31-2009, 08:37 PM #19Senior Member
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You may also try pulling the drain plugs on the block and observe if water comes out, and what the water looks like. If it looks like the water that you are in, then it should be good. If it looks rusty or muddy, then the water sleeves are clogged or gummed up. If you crank the motor, in water or on fake a lake, then you should get water streaming from these drain plugs. Running on rivers a lot you could have some dirt buildup in the water sleeves next to the cylinders, restricting flow at idle.
I assume that timing was not messed with with the spark plug changing. Improperly advanced timing will cause an engine to overheat.
I assume that the plug wires were reinstalled using the correct firing order, a misfiring may cause an overheating problem, and the misfire may not be easily noted under normal operating conditions on an EFI.
Some water pumps have a bypass valve, that opens under pressure, to ensure that the cylinders heat up evenly and do not develop "hot spots". When the thermostat opens, the pressure drops, and the bypass valve closes, and the water no longer is recirculated but rather goes through the thermostat and on the radiator/exhaust system. If this valve sticks, then most of the water will continuously circulate the block, never running through the thermostat and out of the engine block.
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08-15-2009, 10:05 PM #20
so we fixed it!!!! 1 MONTH LATER!!!!!
it was silicon in the thermostat from where the guy made a seal instead of buying a gasket and it needed a new salt water impeller
all fixed!!!!2006 Moomba Outback
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Hyperlite Wakeboards/HO skis
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