Radiator - Problem Encountered

[hachi]

I guess pls check ur coolant spare tank.

If u r really scare something will happen then do a coolant change.

The temp light might be spoil.

[HONG]

Originally posted by NOS_R6@Jan 8 2005, 08:41 AM

:giddy:

thats wat i encounter lor.. u see if ur gasket there.. where there is a small hole... see if it leaks coolant anot... as long u see something cum out from there means ur cylinder head cracked liao... but the coolant will onli leak from there when u start ur engine and when its hot...

[pigsmu]

Might wan to check on ya fan also.....

that time it happened to me too (coolant boiling) and it was due to a faulty plug to the fan, dunno y kana twisted.

[Aprilia_Lover]

Originally posted by NOS_R6@Jan 8 2005, 08:45 AM

The temp dot never light up.Even when I juz on the ignition, or after engine running, it never light up at all.

 

:giddy:

I think you check your coolent in the expansion tank. Its located behind the the triangle casing under your seat on your left. Remove seat, remove casing. See the High Low level. Must be between H and L... preferbly slightly below H. If the coolent level there ok might be something wrong with your Fan or what other S4 riders said... cylinder head.

[malibu]

Originally posted by Aprilia_Lover@Jan 8 2005, 02:48 PM

I think you check your coolent in the expansion tank. Its located behind the the triangle casing under your seat on your left. Remove seat, remove casing. See the High Low level. Must be between H and L... preferbly slightly below H. If the coolent level there ok might be something wrong with your Fan or what other S4 riders said... cylinder head.

Check ur radiator as well. I also encounter this problem since I kanna accident and the raditor was in a bad shape. But my workshop just re-shape it. Though the outlook looks ok, u may nvr know that if the radiator is block.

 

Also try to flush your coolant.

 

As what other had mentions earlier, make sure that ur fan is working fine, cos its does affect your cooling.

[NOS_R6]

OK guys. Thanks for the inputs....Some updates.

 

Went to K & * this morning. Open up radiator and spare tank. Guess what?? Coolant turned to hot milo already!! Even the spare tank got milky water with rust bits inside. I guess thats what adds to the boiling sound.

 

Checked the fan. The switch that connects to the radiator spoilt. Cost $45. Changed the radiator cap also at $15. The mechanic also open up the thermostat housing. No thermostat also. But he said in S'pore, no need to use thermostat. Anyone can clarify??

 

As for the temp light, got to come back on monday. He said cannot change bulb. Got to change whole circuit board or something like that I cant remember. He'll look out a second hand for me.

 

So for now hope the problem will be resolved.

[NOS_R6]

Any way, is it true the engine oil change for version S is 2.7 litres without filter change and 2.9 litres with filter change?

[fusionx88]

Originally posted by NOS_R6@Jan 9 2005, 12:15 AM

Any way, is it true the engine oil change for version S is 2.7 litres without filter change and 2.9 litres with filter change?

dunno i always change my 4T ownself i always pour all 3L lei mine is original air filter dunno issit ok or nt??? :confused:

[NOS_R6]

Urgently looking for a pair of good condition superfour Vtec suspension for exchange with mine plus top up cash from me. Please PM me..

 

 

[hondavvvtec]

Originally posted by HONG@Jan 8 2005, 03:56 AM

think ur cylinder head going to spoil liao... i experience b4... boiling sound.. coolant will leak out from gasket.....repair ex ... 1k+

where is e cylinder head n gasket u mentioned located?

izit e black rubber tube (diameter 3-4cm) huge fixed onto e coolent tank?

[lindavw]

Agree. Spore rd no need to put thermostat. unless u r dispatch or always riding in the hot sun. mine removed too cos rust always choke the cooling system from the bloody thermostat.

As long as ur cylinder head ok the rest r all minor stuff.

Radiator cap very impt if rubber hard already or spoilt change... or u may get burnt from the hot coolant if it leaks thru the cap there.

[lindavw]

milky water in the coolant reserve??? i advice u to check ur coolant reserve tank every 1-2 days after u get ur bike back cos milky water usually is a sign of coolant being mixed wif engine oil... if milky again... then serious already. oil seal may have broken if mliky again... that one will cost u a bomb.

[TeePeePhobe]

Originally posted by NOS_R6@Jan 9 2005, 12:11 AM

As for the temp light, got to come back on monday. He said cannot change bulb. Got to change whole circuit board or something like that I cant remember. He'll look out a second hand for me.

 

So for now hope the problem will be resolved.

Shld be LED bah, Ver S shld be those normal type, 10cents still got change for 1 pc, just need someone who know what they're doing to solder a new one for u.

[HONG]

Originally posted by hondavvvtec@Jan 10 2005, 02:23 AM

where is e cylinder head n gasket u mentioned located?

izit e black rubber tube (diameter 3-4cm) huge fixed onto e coolent tank?

nope... i toking abt the small hole which is located at the side of ur engine.... jus see the pic i attached.. where the red arrow is pointing... check both sides.. my one last time is leaking from the right side

[Tyrian]

Originally posted by HONG@Jan 10 2005, 08:13 PM

nope... i toking abt the small hole which is located at the side of ur engine.... jus see the pic i attached.. where the red arrow is pointing... check both sides.. my one last time is leaking from the right side

may i know where u repair that gasker of urs?

 

coz mine oso have the same problem..

[HONG]

Originally posted by Tyrian@Jan 11 2005, 12:07 AM

may i know where u repair that gasker of urs?

 

coz mine oso have the same problem..

i repair at a shop which quite a lot of pple have complains with.. that shop start with S... but lucky no prob... urs oso same problem ar?? very ex leh... but i will recommend u K&T... the bos very skillful and experience with super 4.. if u wan.. i dun mind bringing u there... anithing jus PM me lor..

[Tyrian]

Originally posted by HONG@Jan 11 2005, 05:51 PM

i repair at a shop which quite a lot of pple have complains with.. that shop start with S... but lucky no prob... urs oso same problem ar?? very ex leh... but i will recommend u K&T... the bos very skillful and experience with super 4.. if u wan.. i dun mind bringing u there... anithing jus PM me lor..

oh.. thanks.. but i do not have 1k to part with.. i juz need to gather info thats all..

 

anyway, did u leave ur bike there or can it be done in a day?

[hondavvvtec]

Originally posted by HONG@Jan 10 2005, 08:13 PM

nope... i toking abt the small hole which is located at the side of ur engine.... jus see the pic i attached.. where the red arrow is pointing... check both sides.. my one last time is leaking from the right side

wah. tats serious.

for my case, my coolent leaks out frm e rubber tube

check my reserved n found it empty.any1 koes where to buy castrol pre mixed coolent? BP used to sell but now changed to SPC liao.

[HONG]

Originally posted by Tyrian@Jan 12 2005, 12:00 AM

oh.. thanks.. but i do not have 1k to part with.. i juz need to gather info thats all..

 

anyway, did u leave ur bike there or can it be done in a day?

abt 2 days...

[esfahami]

i notice when i start my bike, coolant will leak from the left side of my engine. do u think its a fauly radiator cap or something more serious?

[w00t]

1. clean it up

2. start the bike

3. find the source of leak

4. Fix it

[esfahami]

i tried looking for the source but its way inside, not from any rubber hose.

[kaginah]

rad cap is on the right side... did u remove the tank recently and fiddle with the tubes?? if yes, open the tank again and look out for unsecured tubes...

 

might be a worn gasket too...

[esfahami]

just had my radiator flushed and coolant topped up a week ago.

[kaginah]

the tubes might not be secured properly lor...