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1998 Daihatsu Terios Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Radiator, Clutch.
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Asked on January 23, 2013

Daihatsu Terios Coolant Problem

I have just had the fan belt replaced and the car is now running but its overheating and the is no hot heating in the car and the idle is fluctuating between 1500 and just over 2000 revs its not loseing any coolant it was running perfectly fine befor the fan belt went what could this be
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Replied on January 23, 2013

Check the fan belt tension and installation.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on January 23, 2013

checked it today fan belt seems fine with enough tension

Tiny Answered by loverblelisa
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Replied on January 23, 2013

Did you check the coolant level in radiator?
Is the Malfunction Indicator Light showing?
Check for disconnected vacuum hoses.

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Replied on January 23, 2013

theres no warning lights on all hoses are connected coolant level is normal in both bottle and radiator

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Replied on January 24, 2013

What caused the fan belt to fail?
When does the overheating occur?
Does the clutch fan turn freely when spun by hand on cold engine?
Check the thermostat.
Check water pump and ensure coolant is circulating.

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Replied on January 27, 2013

hi thank you for all the help car is now running perfect there was an air lock

Tiny Answered by loverblelisa
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Replied on January 27, 2013

You're welcome.

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