So here is the situation. I replaced the alternator the other day. Unfortunately I had to do it again since the first one was garbage.
Anyways, ever since I have replaced it the car has been overheating at idle. (Not sure if I am just now noticing it or what).
The coolant temp reaches 219 degrees at idle and then the fan knocks the temp down to 206.
The thermostant is a failsafe 180 degree failsafe thermostat and is open since the upper radiator hose is hot. The coolant has been drained twice since the radiator had to be removed twice. The fins on the radiator are pretty straight as are the condensors.
I have bled the system a few times. There is no loss of power and no oil in the coolant or coolant in the oil.
The fan engages at 220 and quickly cools the motor. If I drive the car for just a few seconds temperature drops to about 170. If I rev the motor at idle, the temperature still climbs so I am guessing the water pump is good. The belts to the water pump are all tight too.
I have an ETS FMIC blocking flow to the radiator. This is the only negative that I can see. Maybe it has always been like this, not sure. I don't think so though.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Anyways, ever since I have replaced it the car has been overheating at idle. (Not sure if I am just now noticing it or what).
The coolant temp reaches 219 degrees at idle and then the fan knocks the temp down to 206.
The thermostant is a failsafe 180 degree failsafe thermostat and is open since the upper radiator hose is hot. The coolant has been drained twice since the radiator had to be removed twice. The fins on the radiator are pretty straight as are the condensors.
I have bled the system a few times. There is no loss of power and no oil in the coolant or coolant in the oil.
The fan engages at 220 and quickly cools the motor. If I drive the car for just a few seconds temperature drops to about 170. If I rev the motor at idle, the temperature still climbs so I am guessing the water pump is good. The belts to the water pump are all tight too.
I have an ETS FMIC blocking flow to the radiator. This is the only negative that I can see. Maybe it has always been like this, not sure. I don't think so though.
Any ideas?
Thanks