Suspect water pump

Spooler · 06-18-2017, 01:45 PM

Sounds like you are done and need to take it to someone with more knowledge than you. Just sayin.

Z_ealot · 06-18-2017, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Sounds like you are done and need to take it to someone with more knowledge than you. Just sayin.

Took it to a shop, they are the ones that suggested to swap the radiator and if that didnt work they suggested to do the water pump next

SouthArk370Z · 06-18-2017, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

Took it to a shop, they are the ones that suggested to swap the radiator and if that didnt work they suggested to do the water pump next

They should be able to check the radiator before deciding whether or not to replace. Same with the pump.

If the radiator is plugged with sludge, the block probably has some sludge buildup too.

I'm still not 100% sure that corrosion/sludge is the problem (although it sounds like the top candidate). If it were me, I'd inspect the radiator and pump before I started replacing parts. I'd do whichever was easiest first. You should be able to get a good idea of radiator condition by pulling the inlet hose and using your borescope.

Z_ealot · 06-18-2017, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

They should be able to check the radiator before deciding whether or not to replace. Same with the pump.

If the radiator is plugged with sludge, the block probably has some sludge buildup too.

I'm still not 100% sure that corrosion/sludge is the problem (although it sounds like the top candidate). If it were me, I'd inspect the radiator and pump before I started replacing parts. I'd do whichever was easiest first. You should be able to get a good idea of radiator condition by pulling the inlet hose and using your borescope.

Radiator is an almost brand new unit though that i swapped in

SouthArk370Z · 06-18-2017, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

Radiator is an almost brand new unit though that i swapped in

Until you do some investigating, who knows what the real problems is? Check for corrosion and sludge before you start swapping parts.

If corrosion is not the problem, check for flow. FSM may have a procedure.

I'd also double-check fan speed. I doubt that they are the problem but one may not be getting up to speed.

Z_ealot · 06-18-2017, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Until you do some investigating, who knows what the real problems is? Check for corrosion and sludge before you start swapping parts.

If corrosion is not the problem, check for flow. FSM may have a procedure.

I'd also double-check fan speed. I doubt that they are the problem but one may not be getting up to speed.

Will do, thank you sir!

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