over heating problems, need help

Chambers · 01-08-2009, 04:23 AM

First I have a few questions for you:

Did you replace the radiator or thermostat?

Did you check the water pump or the fan clutch?

If you want to check to see if the cams are in line with each other, pop the thermostat housing off and then the cam cover. Next you want to turn the crank to TDC, there are timing marks on the cover behind the crank pulley, and there is a mark on the pulley as well. Align the mark on the pulley to the 0 deg mark on the cover, then look at the cam gears, the three holes on both should be in the same direction, and the upper holes should have a dowel pin in it. If there not perfectly up, then that could cause some ill effects, but I don't think it would cause that.

01-08-2009, 04:23 AM	#2
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	First I have a few questions for you: Did you replace the radiator or thermostat? Did you check the water pump or the fan clutch? If you want to check to see if the cams are in line with each other, pop the thermostat housing off and then the cam cover. Next you want to turn the crank to TDC, there are timing marks on the cover behind the crank pulley, and there is a mark on the pulley as well. Align the mark on the pulley to the 0 deg mark on the cover, then look at the cam gears, the three holes on both should be in the same direction, and the upper holes should have a dowel pin in it. If there not perfectly up, then that could cause some ill effects, but I don't think it would cause that. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"