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I was working my way through this writeup and started making some mistakes as it grew later. Just a few questions I hope somebody can clear up:
1. My radiator fell over, and the fluid spilled out. Was this just coolant, or was it silicon fluid that needs to be replaced?
2. Also, my fan clutch fell over but no fluid spilled out. Does this mean I should replace the fan clutch? I have been having some overheating issues at idle, maybe this is the cause?Last edited by engrlks; 04-19-2011, 06:48 PM.
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Originally posted by engrlks View PostI was working my way through this writeup and started making some mistakes as it grew later. Just a few questions I hope somebody can clear up:
1. My radiator fell over, and the fluid spilled out. Was this just coolant, or was it silicon fluid that needs to be replaced?
2. Also, my fan clutch fell over but no fluid spilled out. Does this mean I should replace the fan clutch? I have been having some overheating issues at idle, maybe this is the cause?
The radiator is just full of coolant.
The fan clutch is just a clutch, it's fine if you move it around. I replaced mine when I was in there, but I do that with everything.
- E30, DSM, Golf R, Mazda 3 Skyactiv
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this DIY was fcuking awesome. Thank you for the write up. extremely helpful and precise!-Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler
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Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.
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Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex
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Just did this on my 86 - 2.7 - Great guide btw.
My timing marks were off by a few teeth the first time
Second time dead on - cranked it like 10 times to make damn sure that belt was not going to slip and to my dismay after putting it all back together - still cranked but ran like crap -So I looked far and wide peering at every single bolt, hose, clamps, plugs, sensors, everything on the motor - and from the full moon light and a flashlight I found the culprit. The temp coolant sensor which is down in the housing was just not on- it was there... I plugged that sob in and sweet jesus - purring like a kitten - no stumble just pure. And I was happy to be able to go to bed and be done with this...
Always, Always, freakin' ALWAYS check your sensors 00=()()=00
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