overheating

subusurfer · Post by **subusurfer** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 3:39 pm

gday guys been having trouble with the L series overheating, i replaced the thermostat the other day, the car is fine cuising round around 0-80kmph but after that it heats up rapidly, i have a second fan running to cool the radiator but doesnt seem to be cooling effectively. so after that still no luck, i think the radiator is gone. does anyone have a spare lying around that they could part with? just in Adelaide, failing that would an early liberty radiator fit the L? cheers guys.

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 6:26 pm

Are you sure your electric fan is pushing air in the right direction?

That would explain why its ok 0-80kmh, but overheats as you drive faster

Post by **Alex** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 6:37 pm

take the car to a radiator shop. THey can service it for you. Rod it and flush it out properly.

and no...a liberty radiator takes some pretty serious modding to the l-series rad supprt and stuff to make it fit.

alex

stephendean · Post by **stephendean** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:09 pm

My 'L' was overheating until I had it flushed and rodded, it made a huge difference. Runs nice and cool in the summer heat.

Matatak · Post by **Matatak** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:32 pm

Definetely Rad needs servicing when overheating at highway speeds.

subusurfer · Post by **subusurfer** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:49 am

the radiator looks as if its been fixed a few times, may not have much to work with. i will try get it down to a mechanic Monday, what sort of price range are we looking at? cheers for all your help guys.

GOD · Post by **GOD** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 3:40 pm

subusurfer wrote:the radiator looks as if its been fixed a few times, may not have much to work with. i will try get it down to a mechanic Monday, what sort of price range are we looking at? cheers for all your help guys.

I got a new radiator for $220. Made by SSS. Only problem was it's a few mm taller than the original, so installation was a bit fiddly.