tarago getting hot

[david1064]

hi,can anyone help with this problem.i have a 1994 tarago and after approx 20klms it starts to get hot up to 3/4 or higher on temp gauge.the temp gauge sits on halfway until about 20 klms.i have replace the thermostat & radiator cap & radiator but no of this has worked.i even tried without therostat & still same.it is very weird.you can drive around town all day & it stays on halfway,but drive 20klms out the road & it get hot.when it get hot i stop & wait approx 3 to 5 mintues & is goes back to halfway.please can anyone help me,regards david

[01 VEY]

Hey David

I am no mechanic but I would check if there are any bubbles coming up in the radiator while the motor is hot and running. If there are any then there is a possibility of the beginnings of a blown head gasket.

I know that removing the plugs can be a real challenge but you should check if there is any moisture inside the cylinders. Leave the car to cool (maybe overnight friday) and try to see if there is any condensation on the plug electrodes. Sadly this too can be an indication of gasket problems or worse - a cracked head. This was the case for my daughter's Sirion. But at least it has only 3 cylinders. Please dont tell anyone about the Sirion I have allowed in my yard. YUK

[NormM]

Just a thought, but you might want to check that the clutch for the radiator fan is working correctly.

Start her up, pop the hood and check if the fan is spinning....