Radiator Cap or something else?
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Radiator Cap or something else?
Honestly though I'd managed to get myself a runner after all this work. Apparently not.
Replaced coolant after replacing timing belts. All good until I took her out. After about 15miles she starts overheating then coolant starts gushing out of the radiator cap. Fan comes on but not until this happens. Then when she cools down she is ok for another 10 miles before it starts again.
Any ideas?
Replaced coolant after replacing timing belts. All good until I took her out. After about 15miles she starts overheating then coolant starts gushing out of the radiator cap. Fan comes on but not until this happens. Then when she cools down she is ok for another 10 miles before it starts again.
Any ideas?
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Re: Radiator Cap or something else?
Themostat could be bad. Run it without it to see if it happens again. If it doesn't, replace the thermostat.
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Re: Radiator Cap or something else?
Just my thought, but if one's going to the trouble of pulling out the thermostat, I'd just replace it, especially for the minimal cost. I'd also make sure the overflow hoses are clear. Have you checked the water pump for excessive play?77Gowing wrote:Themostat could be bad. Run it without it to see if it happens again. If it doesn't, replace the thermostat.
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'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
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Re: Radiator Cap or something else?
Good point Trac.
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Re: Radiator Cap or something else?
Did you 'burp' her when you refilled the coolant ?
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Re: Radiator Cap or something else?
Nope...how do I do that?Track T 2411 wrote:77Gowing wrote:.....Have you checked the water pump for excessive play?
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Re: Radiator Cap or something else?
The water pump is located directly behind the lower lower radiator hose housing. You can remove the housing and see the vanes of the pump. There should be no to very little side to side play and just a bit of rotational play in the pump. There is also a weep hole directly below the water pump in the bottom of the transmission cover. Make sure that is not plugged. The weep hole will usually leak antifreeze and /or oil if the pump/ seals are bad.
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: Radiator Cap or something else?
Thanks....a job for later today!Track T 2411 wrote:The water pump is located directly behind the lower lower radiator hose housing. You can remove the housing and see the vanes of the pump. There should be no to very little side to side play and just a bit of rotational play in the pump. There is also a weep hole directly below the water pump in the bottom of the transmission cover. Make sure that is not plugged. The weep hole will usually leak antifreeze and /or oil if the pump/ seals are bad.
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Re: Radiator Cap or something else?
So....I took radiator off (don't ask me why) drained it and refitted. This time after starting to refill it was burping normally. Took a while to fill properly and having just got back after a harsh ride including pulling over and letting it tick over and get hot all seems well. The only thing I did notice was the neck at the top of the radiator where the cap fits looked like it was skewed or bent. Gently tapped it flat again. Maybe it wasn't creating a good deal being on a small angle.
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