rover v8 overheating
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rover v8 overheating
Hi , I am a 67 year old with a problem , no not that one . I have had water pumps fail in the past on other engines usual leak from shaft ,but can my v8 pump fail internally or wear so it is not pumping enough coolant around the system ? I built this car in 1984 and has the original pump .
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The vanes could be slipping on the shaft and causing the fluid not to flow.or not flow fully.
Also the radiator could be well crudded up so that flow through it is minimal so not dissipating water throughout the core and allowing heat transfer.
I would certainly do a back flush on the radiator first before removing and checking or replacing the pump
Ian
The vanes could be slipping on the shaft and causing the fluid not to flow.or not flow fully.
Also the radiator could be well crudded up so that flow through it is minimal so not dissipating water throughout the core and allowing heat transfer.
I would certainly do a back flush on the radiator first before removing and checking or replacing the pump
Ian
Owner of an "On the Road" GT40 Replica by DAX powered by 3.9Hotwre Efi, worked over by DJ Motors. EFi Working but still does some kangaroo at low revs (Damn the speed limits) In to paint shop 18/03/08.
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^ And I have also witnessed eroded pump impellers with obvious results, all worth checkingIan Anderson wrote:Yes
The vanes could be slipping on the shaft and causing the fluid not to flow.or not flow fully.
Also the radiator could be well crudded up so that flow through it is minimal so not dissipating water throughout the core and allowing heat transfer.
I would certainly do a back flush on the radiator first before removing and checking or replacing the pump
Ian
TVR Chimaera RV8 Mods & Megasquirt