Hosed Engine To Check For Leaks

[Guest CJG122]

I gave the engin bay a hose to clean it out - not the brightest of ideas as I did not cover any electrical connections!

 

My radiator fans no longer turn on.

 

Occasionally - whilst driving - the engine, for up to 5 seconds will rev high but no response - then it kicks back in.

 

Any advise/Help !

[hexhamstu 9]

"whilst driving - the engine, for up to 5 seconds will rev high but no response - then it kicks back in."

 

i dont understand this bit?

Edited July 11, 2006 by hexhamstu

[jonD6B 0]

Probably just knocked the wiring connector off the rad.?

[Guest CJG122]

Got the radiator working. I think it was the ground conection causing the trouble.

 

"whilst driving - the engine, for up to 5 seconds will rev high but no response - then it kicks back in."

 

meaning that at random the engin will have no response - as though the battery has cut. Often in 3 rd gear. I give it more throttle and the revs go up but no response. Once changed to 2nd gear I get a little feed back and then after about 5 seconds all is back to normal.

 

Quite worrying as it happens without warning !

[hexhamstu 9]

well i would check the distrubtor cap and rotor arm, for water give a good dry out.

[Guest CJG122]

well i would check the distrubtor cap and rotor arm, for water give a good dry out.

 

 

This problem still occured after I had cleaned out the distributor cap and spark plugs. It has not reoccured since I got the radiator fans working - yet.

Edited July 13, 2006 by CJG122

[Rob_the_Sparky 10]

Getting the engine warm is generally a good way of drying things out (if it runs that long!) I'd also check the spark plugs, if they have water in them it won't help.

 

Rob