having some cooling isues on my fc - Page 2

db86na · 01-05-2012, 06:29 PM

Ok so I replaced the water pump I still have the grinding noise with the belt hooked up but when I unhook alt belt there is no noise should I replace the altenator and fan clutch

db86na · 01-05-2012, 11:06 PM

looks like i pin pointed the problem to being the alternator bearing mixed in with a handfull of belt dust that was inside the alt lol i love neglected cars. now the alt is not charging the battery after i dropped it time for a new one..

NoDOHC · 01-27-2012, 09:42 PM

I am glad that it was just the water pump. It looks like I jumped the gun there on the diagnosis.
Hopefully you can get it in good running order by spring.

RXheaven · 02-17-2012, 11:34 AM

If i can suggest something, when you flush it, try that waterwetter stuff. I tried it, and my temp very rarely raises past 180. stock radiator, oem thermostat and a front mount blocking the radiator. it really helped with my running hot problem.

01-27-2012, 09:42 PM	#18
NoDOHC The quest for more torque Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Posts: 855 Rep Power: 17	I am glad that it was just the water pump. It looks like I jumped the gun there on the diagnosis. Hopefully you can get it in good running order by spring. __________________ 1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers) 1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic)

01-05-2012, 06:29 PM	#16
db86na Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: spokane wa Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	Ok so I replaced the water pump I still have the grinding noise with the belt hooked up but when I unhook alt belt there is no noise should I replace the altenator and fan clutch

01-05-2012, 11:06 PM	#17
db86na Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: spokane wa Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	looks like i pin pointed the problem to being the alternator bearing mixed in with a handfull of belt dust that was inside the alt lol i love neglected cars. now the alt is not charging the battery after i dropped it time for a new one..

02-17-2012, 11:34 AM	#19
RXheaven The Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 25 Rep Power: 0	If i can suggest something, when you flush it, try that waterwetter stuff. I tried it, and my temp very rarely raises past 180. stock radiator, oem thermostat and a front mount blocking the radiator. it really helped with my running hot problem.