COOLING(H4DOTC DIESEL) > Engine Cooling System Trouble in General
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Trouble |
Possible cause |
Corrective action |
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Over-heating |
a. Insufficient engine coolant |
Replenish engine coolant, inspect for leakage, and repair it if necessary. |
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b. Defective thermostat |
Replace. | |
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c. Malfunction of water pump |
Replace. | |
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d. Clogged engine coolant passage |
Clean. | |
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e. Improper ignition timing |
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f. Clogged or leaking radiator |
Clean, repair or replace. | |
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g. Defective radiator cap |
Replace. | |
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h. Improper engine oil in engine coolant |
Replace the engine coolant. If ineffective, check, repair or replace engine components. | |
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i. Air/fuel mixture ratio too lean |
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j. Excessive back pressure in exhaust system |
Clean or replace. | |
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k. Insufficient clearance between piston and cylinder |
Adjust or replace. | |
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l. Slipping clutch |
Repair or replace. | |
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m. Dragging brake |
Adjust. | |
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n. Malfunction of radiator fan |
Inspect the radiator fan relay, engine coolant temperature sensor or fan motor and replace them. | |
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Over-cooling |
a. Ambient temperature extremely low |
Partly cover radiator front area. |
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b. Defective thermostat |
Replace. | |
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Engine coolant leaks |
a. Loosened or damaged connecting units on hoses |
Repair or replace. |
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b. Leakage from water pump |
Replace. | |
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c. Leakage from water pipe |
Repair or replace. | |
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d. Leakage around cylinder head gasket |
Retighten cylinder head bolts or replace cylinder head gasket. | |
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e. Damaged or cracked cylinder head and cylinder block |
Repair or replace. | |
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f. Damaged or cracked thermostat cover |
Repair or replace. | |
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g. Leakage from radiator |
Repair or replace. | |
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Noise |
a. Defective radiator fan |
Replace. |
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b. Defective water pump bearing |
Replace water pump. | |
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c. Mechanical water pump malfunction |
Replace water pump. |