Another breakdown
Discussion
I have no experience of TVR's, but an overheating engine could be one of a few things - water pump (and possibly auxiliary belt too), blocked airflow to the radiator or damaged fins, a blocked or partially blocked radiator, faulty or inoperative radiator fans or radiator fan relay / temperature sensor, and finally a thermostat, but I'd say that's unlikely. Not impossible, but unlikely.
I'm not sure whats the most likely culprit, but most of that stuff is easy to check and rule out.
I'm not sure whats the most likely culprit, but most of that stuff is easy to check and rule out.
Fans running fine when I override. Haven't been able to check that they cut in when required though. Fairly certain coolant levels were fine. Just topped her up courtesy of the local pubs water supply. Shall I let her run up to temp whilst I'm waiting for rac?
Not sure where the otter switch is! Is it one of those two wired sensory looking things either side of the exhaust y piece
Not sure where the otter switch is! Is it one of those two wired sensory looking things either side of the exhaust y piece
Digger said:
Fans running fine when I override. Haven't been able to check that they cut in when required though. Fairly certain coolant levels were fine. Just topped her up courtesy of the local pubs water supply. Shall I let her run up to temp whilst I'm waiting for rac?
Not sure where the otter switch is! Is it one of those two wired sensory looking things either side of the exhaust y piece
There's parking round the corner underground at cavendish square, if that helps?Not sure where the otter switch is! Is it one of those two wired sensory looking things either side of the exhaust y piece
No - those on the y piece are the lambdas, don't mess with them.
So. . . when I checked the levels just now prior to topping up, the vented expansion tank was empty presumably much of the contents was vented rather than leaked away?! Not sure on that.
The upper coolant reservoir needed roughly 2-300ml of coolant.
If the expansion tank runs low, is a symptom that steam will vent through the cap? I'm guessing it's something else but my knowledge is limited!
The upper coolant reservoir needed roughly 2-300ml of coolant.
If the expansion tank runs low, is a symptom that steam will vent through the cap? I'm guessing it's something else but my knowledge is limited!
Oh well. Currently in the Phoenix awaiting flatbed. We couldn't tell if the coolant system is over pressurising or overheating so we've decided the best plan is for the rac to cart her back to Fernhurst in the morning. MOT due on the 6th and some warranty work needs doing so it's the sensible option methinks. Hey ho
Bonus is, is that I mentioned to the rac man I wanted to track down a bottle of wine before everything closed. He asked if I liked red or white. As a customer gave him a bottle of red earlier in the day. Top man!
Bonus is, is that I mentioned to the rac man I wanted to track down a bottle of wine before everything closed. He asked if I liked red or white. As a customer gave him a bottle of red earlier in the day. Top man!
anonymous said:
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If someone could turn around and tell me I'll have no more problems for the rest of the year. . . I've half a mind to get Fernies to give me a valuation to buy her back!
I've still got the remainder of the two year warranty, so I reckon I should persevere. The thing is I know I'd regret getting rid . . .
Let's see.
I had a similar issue years ago when I first bought the Chim. Eventually traced to an airlock in the rad which under running conditions
cause the temp to raise very high but never quite enough to boil over - probably because I never quite got stuck in traffic long enough.
Rad always seems topped up enough but obviously wasn't.
Refurbished rad solved the problem along with a thorough fan overhaul for peace of mind.
Hope all sorted soon.
cause the temp to raise very high but never quite enough to boil over - probably because I never quite got stuck in traffic long enough.
Rad always seems topped up enough but obviously wasn't.
Refurbished rad solved the problem along with a thorough fan overhaul for peace of mind.
Hope all sorted soon.
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