[1989 DL wagon overheat prob.]

>> It usually happens going down the highway. Seems to boil the coolant out of the overflow tank but leaves some in the rad.

 

Exactly the symptoms I chased a year ago -- the radiator cap, or the radiator, or both. The cap gets old an weak and can't hold 14psi, so coolant expands into the "overflow" tank, air gets sucked back into the radiator when it cools a bit, and it's a vicious cycle.

 

But my radiator was 15 years old at the time, and I replaced that, too. The inside channels collect a layer of scum, and over the years that adds insulation so heat transfer suffers. If it's the original radiator, consider replacing it.

 

Overheating at highway speeds points to the radiator. The engine's doing a ton of work, and it has to shed heat. The cooling system isn't overdesigned enough to allow for an inefficient radiator in that case.

 

-- Mark

Thanks for the headsup. I figured that was probably what was happening.

It is the original rad but I have one on order for it.

 

appreciate the feedback.

 

Jamin

[1989 DL wagon overheat prob.]

What kind of conditions does it overheat under? City driving? Highway? Does it lose coolant at all?

It usually happens going down the highway. Seems to boil the coolant out of the overflow tank but leaves some in the rad.

[1989 DL wagon overheat prob.]

Thermostat?

Have tried two known good stats.

[1989 DL wagon overheat prob.]

I replaced an engine in a 89 DL wagon (Jap motor w\40k on it).

 

It has an occasional overheat problem. Doesn't seem to matter what the outside temp is or driving conditions. Can go for several days (owner puts on 60 miles per day driving to work) without heating up and then all of a sudden one day it will overheat. Timing has been rechecked and is right on. Almost seems like a restriction in a hose (flap of rubber etc...).

 

Was advised to replace radiator.... had flow checked on current one and it seems to be ok.

 

Any suggestions!!!

 

Jamin

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here's the info

 

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans/FSM_Scans/Timing_belt1.jpg

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans/FSM_Scans/Timing_belt2.jpg

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans/FSM_Scans/Timing_belt3.jpg

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans/FSM_Scans/Timing_belt4.jpg

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans/FSM_Scans/Timing_belt5.jpg

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans/FSM_Scans/Timing_belt6.jpg

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans/FSM_Scans/Timing_belt7.jpg

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans/FSM_Scans/Timing_belt8.jpg

 

pics

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru/images/timingbelt/

Josh,

 

Thanks for the great info. Sure helped things go together faster.

 

Appreciate the effort.

 

Jamin(63bravo)

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Bravo...If you are good at throwing the wrench then you should be able to do the job yourself with the help of Josh (legacy777) he helped me with my oilpump seals and reinstalling the timing belt.

Thanks,

 

Yeah I am an automotive technician, however I don't have any books that show the procedure for this new of a car.

 

I own a small used car dealership and this is one of the two that I recently picked up to resell.

 

I think Josh can help out with his diagrams and info.

 

Appreciate the feedback.

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It's pretty simple but we need to know whats under the hood. 2.2 or 2.5?

 

 

Welcome aboard...

Sorry, It is a 2.2L.

 

63bravo

[Help me defeat a pathalogical liar, plz.]

The real problem with this picture is that you are at WyoTech.

 

I have worked with some that did the wyotech thing and they should have been banned from picking up a wrench or any tool.

 

Good luck!!

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Hello,

 

I am a new member and have some questions for y'all.

 

I have a 1996 Legacy with the crank seal leaking. Never had one of these apart and would like to know the correct procedure for removing the timing belt.

 

How to align it etc...

 

Thanks