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Engine overheating on idle and cooling down when driving
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pkaippally
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Aug 12, 2013, 3:39 AM
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Engine overheating on idle and cooling down when driving
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Three months ago, the car overheated and engine stalled. I had the radiator changed. Last month the car wouldnt start because the pulley and timing belt assembly became jammed. I had them replaced. Now the car overheats while idling. The mechanic says he need to open the engine to figure out the problem and that I may need to replace the engine. While I drove back the car from the workshop, the outside temperature was about 38C degrees. I drove over 14kms to my home and the car temperature was normal. The overheating occurs only during idle even its its a short wait at a traffic stop. It goes all the way to H and over but cools down to normal as soon as the car starts moving. What could be the problem? I thought I would sell off the car for spares if its going to need engine replacement. But seeing as how the car is cooling down as fast as it heats up, I would like to know if the problem could be solved by some smaller issues that maybe be economical to repair? Thank you.
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Discretesignals
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Aug 12, 2013, 4:51 AM
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Re: Engine overheating on idle and cooling down when driving
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Year, make, model, and engine size? Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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pkaippally
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Aug 12, 2013, 10:39 PM
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Re: Engine overheating on idle and cooling down when driving
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Sorry, its a Mitsubishi Pajero 2003 Model. 2.8 Engine. Kms 250000 (155K+ miles). Thanks.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Aug 13, 2013, 12:39 AM
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Re: Engine overheating on idle and cooling down when driving
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Do fan(s) kick on at all? T
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