About two years ago, at 125,000, I replaced the major cooling systems components: Accessory Belt Tensioner Assembly, Idler Pulley, Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses, Thermostat, Water Pump, Coolant, and Fan Clutch. After the job, the cooling systems was fine. No leaks, good temperature.
I only put about 5,000 per year on the car and now have 135,000 on the clock. This summer, on hot days, the temperature gauge creeps up to past 90c and sometimes approaches 100c degrees.
I've done my share of reading on this topic and realized that the Auxiliary Water Pump was not working. I replace the aux pump and the fan clutch too. I was unsure about the fan clutch and replaced it for good measure.
The car continues to run hot even without the air conditioner being used.
In full disclosure, the air conditioner also has an issue. The A/C was blowing only moderately cold air. I brought the car to a local foreign car mechanic (I do not have A/C tools). After evacuating and recharging the system, the mechanic told me the car needed a new compressor, condenser, receiver dryer and expansion value. $2,000. For what it's worth, even after the vac-recharge, the front A/C electric fans were not on. I asked the mechanic about that and he said because the condenser was blocked, the pressure switch was reading insufficient charge. I figure I'll deal with the A/C issue later.
I'd appreciate any feedback and suggestions.
Thank you,
Jay
I only put about 5,000 per year on the car and now have 135,000 on the clock. This summer, on hot days, the temperature gauge creeps up to past 90c and sometimes approaches 100c degrees.
I've done my share of reading on this topic and realized that the Auxiliary Water Pump was not working. I replace the aux pump and the fan clutch too. I was unsure about the fan clutch and replaced it for good measure.
The car continues to run hot even without the air conditioner being used.
In full disclosure, the air conditioner also has an issue. The A/C was blowing only moderately cold air. I brought the car to a local foreign car mechanic (I do not have A/C tools). After evacuating and recharging the system, the mechanic told me the car needed a new compressor, condenser, receiver dryer and expansion value. $2,000. For what it's worth, even after the vac-recharge, the front A/C electric fans were not on. I asked the mechanic about that and he said because the condenser was blocked, the pressure switch was reading insufficient charge. I figure I'll deal with the A/C issue later.
I'd appreciate any feedback and suggestions.
Thank you,
Jay