If it was seized, then the belt would be shredded by now wouldn't it?
I'd certainly imagine it'd be complaining but it might just be very hard to turn. Mind you, it'd be a hell of a load to cause the engine to overheat. I've only ever seen the gauge move going uphill with my foot on the floor, usually towing a few tons.
That was my point that even if the aircon pump was seized solid, it wouldn't be enough load to make it overheat. It's more likely that with the aircon switched on, you are adding heat from the cabin to the radiator area.I'd certainly imagine it'd be complaining but it might just be very hard to turn. Mind you, it'd be a hell of a load to cause the engine to overheat. I've only ever seen the gauge move going uphill with my foot on the floor, usually towing a few tons.
That was my point that even if the aircon pump was seized solid, it wouldn't be enough load to make it overheat. It's more likely that with the aircon switched on, you are adding heat from the cabin to the radiator area.
Also, if the aircon pump was seized it would be worse at higher revs not better.
There are only two possible scenarios that would cause what he's experiencing,
1. Lack of air flow through the radiator.
2. Lack of coolant flow through the radiator.
Both of these would improve with more revs.
Aircon rad can be removed by taking the slam panel off. You will also need a looong extension to get the two bottom bolts through the bumper.Yep, next job is to remove the aircon rad I think. The aircon has never worked and is not something I'm bothered about. Is there any need for me to have the aircon rad there or can I get away without it? I'm just thinking if it will help airflow, I will just dispense of it for now!
I'm guessing I need to strip it all down again to remove the aircon rad? Fan, cowling, radiator etc, or can I get away with just taking the slam panel off?
With regards viscous fan, if I put a few revs on from cold, it should disengage and then re-engage when it gets hot? Have I interpreted that correctly?
You should have at least one (possibly 2) plastic "wings" on the side (if its 2) that directs air in to the rad, if they are missing a lot of air will miss the rad and be directed away, instead of it being pushed and forced into the rad itself
Steady on Dopes, You'll have Alan roused again with that description!!About 7 to 8 inch high, black, about 5 inch wide
I might be a little silly at times but I aint that bad !Are you American @kds ?
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