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Radiators
A radiator is a heating device that consists of a series of pipes where steam or fluid circulates. There are different types of radiators, namely hot water, steam, fan-assisted, under-floor heating, and electric baseboard.
2,371 Questions
What happens if your radiator goes out?
car overheats and produces steam/smoke. may crack engine block or head.
Can you put ocean water in a car radiator?
Not a good idea unless it's an emergency! The salt in the water will quickly corrode an alloy or aluminum engine, so if you have to do this get the system flushed out as soon as possible.
Where is the radiator drain plug landrover discovery?
There is two on a Discovery. Located on the lefthand & righthand of the engine block.
How do you get the hose on the bottom radiator off help 1997 Ford Expedition?
First you have to make sure you are getting the right hose. The expedition has a bit of a nightmare going on there. Start at the water pump and follow that hose to the radiator assembly. The you will need either a straight screwdriver or a pair of water pump (also called channel locks) pliers to lossen the clamp and slide it away from the radiator. Then you can gently work the hose back and forth until it frees from the radiator. You can also use your screwdriver to gently work under the hose to release it. be careful not to bend the radiator. Good luck.
The thermostat determines when the engine is hot and switches the fans on and off. You know it is working because the fans run.
You need to get the water pump replaced, because the coolant is not circulating (that is why the radiator stays cold even though the engine is overheating). Because this requires the cambelt ("timing belt") to be removed and then put back in the correct position afterwards, this is not a simple job and is likely to cost you a couple hundred quid.
Take the opportunity to check your service history for if the cambelt is due to be changed in the next 10,000 miles - if it is, you can save money in the next couple of years by getting it changed at the same time.
Where to fill radiator 2003 beatle?
Many VW Beetles from '98 to '05 don't have a traditional old-school radiator cap. The radiator fluid usually is poured into the radiator fluid recovery bottle. There should be a fill line on the bottle.
Where is radiator drain plug on 300zx?
Bottom of the radiator. In most cases you have to remove the plastic splash guards that run under the radiator.
Exahust gas leak into radiator?
have your vehicle scanned and check to make sure your engine check light is not burnt out?
If you are getting exhaust gases into the radiator, then you have a headgsket issue.
Why does the lower water hose leak at the radiator end on a 2001 crv after I replaced the hose.?
clamp or fastener not tight enough!!! or hose not push up on neck of radiator or push to far on neck pass the marker which is a raised marker/stopper
Radiator split at the core can it be repaired?
You will have to take it to a radiator repair shop to find that out.
You replaced a radiator hose and the system still overheats?
You say that it still over heats, meaning that you replaced the hose thinking that this was the problem ? Start from the beginning, check to make sure that the rad. is good. Does it o/heat at idle only ? electric fan work ? Does it o/heat all the time ? Change the thermostat. How old is the rad. ? Has the water pump ever been changed ? Could have poor circulation. Make, model, will help.
What causes water to boil in the radiator reservoir?
Can be the thermostat which is cheap to replace, or it might be the head gasket which is expensive.
Troubleshooting what would cause too much pressure in a radiator in a Peterbilt 379?
Type your answer here... defective radiator cap or neck on the expansion tank, blown head gasket or head. air compressor problems
Why is your Radiator over pressurising and over heating?
Stuck closed thermostat, cracked head, bad head gasket, low on coolant are some possiblities.
What does a bad radiator cap cause?
The cooling system on a car has to be pressurized, which a bad radiator cap fails to produce. It can cause overheating, therefore resulting in engine damage (i.e. blown head gasket) if left for too long and it can also cause the system to not heat to the correct temp at all. Obviously, the other effect is leakage.
What problems does a milky-gray ring around the radiator indicate?
That is a sign that oil has escaped the crankcase and is now mixed with the antifreeze, you should check your engine for a blown head gasket.
Can hitting a curb cause your radiator to leak?
Yup! i did it yesterday. All the fluid came out in a matter of seconds. It blows dont ever drive over a curb
How do you bleed a radiator without tools?
Use a penny to undo bottom hose and take the cap off.
If you're referring to automobile radiators, most have a petcock at the bottom that can be unscrewed with the hand to drain the radiator.
What is wrong when your car overheats when ideling?
might be a bad head gasket or radiator might be clogged or timing might be off you would need a machanic to look at it and diagnose it
