How to diagnose overheating issues – guide
One of the most dangerous issues to the engine is overheating.
If your Pajero overheats, try to diagnose the issue causing it as soon as possible, replacing/rebuilding the engine is extremely expensive and it woulds be better to avoid it.
So, how should we do that?
First, have a look under the hood:
1. Check the coolant level – Is it in the right range? if it is not, we should identify why it is missing.
2. Check the coolant itself – Is it clean? is there oil in it? is there rust there?
3. Check for leaks. have a look under the car, look at the hoses and their connections to the radiator/thermostat/engine. Remove the air inlet and look at the water pump, are there any leaks around it?
4. Is the coolant really boiling/hotter than the regular temperature? if the coolant level is fine and the coolant is not boiling and your car is the Pajero/ Shogun NM, then you might have the faulty temp gauge issue, that would be the bast case for you, you can find a quick and cheap fix here, on our site, read how to fix a faulty temp gauge article.
5. Look at the hoses, are they dry and need to be replaced?
6. Is the EGR connected in your car? coolant loosing might happen due to a problem in the EGR cooling system, the symptoms are similar to a broken head gasket.
You can blank the EGR and discard the cooler, then you’ll be able to see if that is the cause.
Here you can see the EGR cooler (with the bypass):
If you have oil in the coolant, that is probably one of the more expensive issues, it might be the cylinders head gasket in the good case and a crank in the head/engine block in the worse one.
Still, even if that happened, you need to understand the cause before fixing (or, after the fix, but before running the engine again…)
Next, understand the situation of the overheating, was it under load? fast road driving? standing in traffic?
If you haven’t replaced your thermostat during the last year or two, now would be a good time to do so. The thermostat is a cheap part and it has a critical rule. You can’t verify that it works fine without taking it out and if it is already out, put a new one instead 🙂
You can learn how to replace the thermostat in that post.
Next suspect is the radiator, it might be clogged and dirty. Have you ever cleaned it? what is the color of the coolant? is it clean? how old is the radiator? do you see rust in it?
Most of the overheating issues are being solved while cleaning the radiator or replacing it with a new one (read about how to replace your radiator here ).
If your Pajero overheats while driving on the free way, then I would suspect the radiator and water pump.
Check the water pump: well, taking it out and see is the most reliable way, but, usually, bad water pump can be detected without taking them out: look at it, do you see coolant around it? try to shake it a little, does the pulley move? any play there? does it make noises while working? if any of those answers is “yes” then you better replace the water pump.
Otherwise, send your radiator to a good clean…
Last, but not least, the fan clutch.
testing it is pretty simple, while the engine is hot, ask someone to turn off the engine while you are looking at the fan. If the fan continues to turn after the engine is off, your fan clutch has to be replaced. A proper fan clutch will resist the turn while it is hot and the engine is off.
DO NOT TRY TO HOLD THE FAN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING!!!
DO NOT TRY TO STOP THE FAN WITH YOUR HANDS WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING!!!
We will publish a guide of how to replace the fan clutch and water pump soon.
Notice, that usually after replacing the fan clutch the Pajero is thirstier on fuel at about 5-10%.
One more question that usually pops up is “where should the pointer of the temp gauge be?” usually, it should be at ~40% of the scale of your temp gauge.
Something like that:
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saar
My name is Saar. I own a Pajero NM after more than 10 years with a Jeep Cherokee. I would like to document every possible information regarding the Pajero here on our site. Please feel free to contact me to add your stuff here.
Hello Saar,
I just imported a Pajero 2012 model 3200cc. directly from Japan. They did not send the owner’s manual. Is it possible to download it from Internet? May I know where I may be able to find it?
I hope this vehicle doesn’t have any “over heating” problems.
best regards,
Abbas (Pakistan)
Hi Abbas,
First of all, enjoy your new Pajero. Is is a great car.
I hope you won’t have any over heating issues (it’s a new car, it should be fine 😉 )
I don’t know where you can find it online, I would try a Mitsubishi dealer in your area…
Thank you,
Saar
Helllere Saar ,
I own a 1987 first gen pajero long wb. Diesel Engin’e
4d56 Diesel with retro Fit intercooler. I have overheating problem when i drive offroad and the car is under load the Coolant water boils when the gauge is in the Middlle . I have cheked
There is no thermomether the fan is running all the time . I clean the radiator with cleaning supplement but stil the water boils under load . Dou you have ana suggetions . Thank you
Hi,
What do you mean by “fan is running all the time” – is there a fan clutch or is it fixed to the pulley and keeps running all of the time?
1. If there is a fan clutch, I would check if it is still working as it should.
2. Consider replace the radiator it have it cleaned by an expert – clean the inner passes and verify they are not blocked.
3. It sounds like there is a problem with the gauge, coolant shouldn’t boil when it is in the middle. You may want to add a new gauge.
Good luck and keep us updated
I have 1988 Swb 4d56 diesel pajero.
The issue im facing is that in normal driving conditions the temperature gauge remains at 20-25% of total, here’s a slightly gap ( I don’t know how to upload a picture here otherwise I would have shown you) which indicates that the temperature here is normal, but in traffic jam or in rushy areas the temperature gradually starts to rise, I don’t know how much it will rise as I don’t want to take any kind of risk, but what I want to know is that, is this increase is normal if it is then to what extent I should consider it ok?
Thankyou
Hi,
20-25% – sounds like the thermostat is always open, is it?
If the problem is only during slow drive, I would suspect the fan clutch.
If it happens on higher speeds also, you would want to check your radiator (that would be good thing to do anyway, if you didn’t do it for few years)
I have a 2001 NM 2.8L Diesel Pajero which is overheating on hills.I had the radiator flushed & rodded, thermostat replaced (twice), water pump replaced, viscous fan clutch replaced, and the head replaced. It runs fine in heavy traffic and on the flat, but still seriously overheats on hills and I’m tearing my hair out.
Hi,
The 2.8 engine tends to overheat after replacing heads (that is not the first time I hear about that).
Did you install new head or a “rebuilt” one? Did you alight the cylinders block surface before installing the new head/gasket?
Did you check for CO in the coolant? maybe there is still a leak of gases which raise the temp under load?
After 1km my pajero gauge is in 50 percent level but does not exceed is it okay
It’s a little high, but still ok.
I have a year 2000 Pajero a few months ago i fitted a new engine and a new gear box. but now am having an issue of the car overheating in traffic and especially when the AC is working. the AC fan seems to work fine the engine fan looks ok the colour of the coolant looks normal. where do i begin before i damage the new Engine! 🙁
Did you replace the fan clutch?
Did you replace the radiator?
Just bought a 2005 petrol exceed it boiled after a 3 km trip last week .there was water leaking under the motor about 700mm back from radiator. We filled radiator back up after cooling, the leak stopped done about 80km since with on problems mechanic has done pressure test and can’t find anything wrong
700 mm??? it’s not that close to the radiator…
That sounds very weird. It might be from the overflow bottle, but I guess you would notice if it was from there…
I don’t believe in problems which just “disappear”.
Why was it boiling? did it was under load?
Hi Saar,
I have a 2005 Pajero 3,8 V6, been dealing with overheating issues in stand still traffic for a while. changed the thermostat, pressure tested and flushed the radiator, tried several various fixes. Turned out to be an intermittent problem with my oil pump, which has since been replaced. just something to keep in mind.
Regards.
Hi Dorian,
Thank you for the addition, I appreciate it.
Saar
I HAVE A PAJERO 1994 EXCEED 2,8 TD. THE CAR HAS RECENTLY OVERHEATED AND DAMEGED THE CYLINDER HEAD. WE MANAGE TO REPLACE THE HEAD,GASKET,PUT NEW WATER PUMP,NEW RADIATOR BUT THE CAR WAS NEVER PERFECT, IT RUNS FINE BUT THE PROBLEM IS THE CAR OVERHEAT ESPECIALLY IN WARM TEMPERATURES OF THE DAY OR WHEN INCLINING ON THE ROAD OR WHEN LOADED. MOST OF THE TIME WHEN THIS HAPPEN WATER IN THE RADIATOR WILL BE JUST GETTING LOW…SO HAD TO TRAVEL WITH A WATER CONTAINER TO STOP AND FILL THE WATER NOW AND AGAIN
Hi,
Assuming that the cooling system has no leaks, it is a known issue. In many cases, replacing the gasket is not enough and you will have to replace the cylinders head itself with a new one.
Sorry…
Hi Saar,
I just bought a 2001 V6 3.5 GDI. The Pajero is running good. Only problem is when I start the car after a break so that the engine is still hot it starts overheating after 1-2 min ( doesn´t matter if I’m driving or not). I turn the heater on and after 2min the temp is good again and stays good for the entire ride. I changed already the thermostat and the coolant and flush the system. And after 2 days I had the same problem again.
Any idea?
I´m thinking about changing the radiator,thermostat and put new coolant in.
cheers Lasse
Hi Lasse,
The thermostat is the first thing that I would replace, as I see you already replaced it.
What is “overheating” for you? do you get to the red area or close to it?
It is normal that the temp will raise a little when you turn the engine off (no cooling system is running and the engine is still hot)and it usually takes 1-2 minutes for the temp to go back to normal.
The question is, what is your “normal state” and what is the overheating state…
Are there any overheating issues while driving in heavy traffic? on the high way? under load?
Good luck,
Saar.
Normal state is 40-50%. Overheating state is 90-100% (max of the Scala).
So in my opinion not normal.
And there are no problems at traffic or climbing a mountain.
Only thing I notice is that there is a little bit of rust in the coolant.
Hi,
That sounds weird and not normal.
normal should be at ~40%
Rust in the coolant – I would check the radiator and maybe replace it.
Have you checked the temp gauge? http://www.pajero.guru/how-to-fix-the-faulty-temp-gauge-on-a-pajeroshogunmontero-nm-2001-1003/
Hi Lasse and Saar,
I have the same problem and I do not know what to do. Have you solved it? What finally happened?
Thank you!
Regards,
Daniel
Have a Mitsubishi Pajero 2006, 2.8L TD and am having serious overheating problem. Have changed thermostat, water pump, cleaned radiator, and have connected fan clutch direct. Have disconnected radiator return hose to check if water circulates but all that comes out is steam. After running engine for a while, water in radiator starts boiling. Don’t know what is blocking water from circulating.
Hello,
If the coolant in the radiator boils – it means that you have circulation.
Are you sure that the radiator is not clogged? how did you clean the radiator?
The next thing would be checking for CO in the coolant, maybe your head gasket is broken.
Hello my daughter has a 2003 petrol pajero, it blew the top radiator hose and now it won,t start, turning over but not firing, is there a reset switch if it gets too hot.
Hi,
No reset switch.
You have to find the reason for that. I would start with checking the head gasket and CO in the coolant.
Hey guys I bought a nm Pajero 2001 and did major service! It lpg, I put new timing belt kit with water pump, new radiator, new thermostats, new bleeding washers and a genuine radiator cap. My temp gauge goes to top back half way back to top then slowly back to the middle, I have bleed the system 100 times , the cooling hose connected to the LGP is higher then the bleeding screws so I make sure I disconnect the hose to bleed system. It’s stressing me out. The car didn’t have a thermostats and now I know why! Any ideas? Maybe it is the resistor?
The first question is, does it overheat? or does the gauge climb up randomly? checking the R10 resistor is easy and you may check it before disconnecting anything else…
Enjoy you new Pajero.
HI Saar
First great site I have my Pajero king 2001 3.2 for a year and ha few minor issues with it
A couple of weeks ago I had a leakage from the heat radiator and I have disabled it since then when Im driving in high speed (over 80kh ..) more then 15min the temp goes to around 70% if I will keep stressing the car it will go overheating and the coolant will start to boil in the reserve tank if Im slowing down and keep driving or stop it will go back to normal I have already replaced the thermostat and the coolant looks clean no oil in it
What i your observation ? 😉
Thanks
Ronny
Hi Ronny,
Thank you, I’m glad you like the site 🙂
How did you disable the heater? Did you make a bypass and connected the input hose to the output hose? or just blocked them?
(I mean, did you keep on the coolant circulation)
How bad was the leak from the heater? did you drive with no coolant? did it overheat then?
Thanks,
Saar
Hi Saar i bought a 1993 2.8td lwb its had a new head water pump and radiator also new thermostat about 4 months ago now as soon as the engine turns over with the cap off the water shoots out like a fountain
Hi,
Did you bleed the air out of the system?
Does it overheat?
Did you check the head gasket?
Had overheating issues with my 2001 nm 3.5 petrol whilst towing a van. It blew a water hose rear of engine for gearbox (i assume) so i replaced that and also the thermostat. When it starts it heats up normally then fan kicks is at halfway point on gauge but car continues to overheat to top of gauge even when driven or stationary. Oil ok not milky, and car takes a good while to start while pumping gas, could it still be head gasket leaking into cylinders? Any ideas?
Also heater not working now as i attempted a flush as water was rusty.
Did you bleed the air out of the system?
Do you have enough coolant in the system?
(can explain the high temp and the heater not working)
Hi Saar you are great ! I have a problem with my pajero v60 but my mechanic says that the gasket is not burned but I noticed I had little water so I did refill the radiator to the top then I started the engine with the radiator Cap open and fluid began to leak from the radiator like a faucet open then I immediately turned off what could be the head cracked? the motor has 200 k km
Thank you 🙂
It is normal that coolant will go out of the radiator can when it is open, not sure about the faucet 🙂
If you suspect the that the head gasket is broken, you can check it easily with the co detector (can be found on ebay and most of the mechanics have it as well)
Hi Saar,
I have just bought Pajero 97 it is 1.1 petrol 4by4
now, i did not buy it for high price so things need to be done on car, I opened Radiator yesterday and found no water in it, i mean it was half and the coolant was empty too, car is smokey and when i put water in radiator and when i rev blackish water is coming out of exhaust pipe at the back, mechanic told me head gas kit must be gone but he is not sure as he said he need to open head to find it out.
so any advise appreciated
Thanks
It sounds like a head gasket (or a crank in the engine block…)
Hi Saar , you great ! thank you for your answer , I am in trouble : I would like to do the maintenance on my pajero 3.2 did v60 I have the manuals books but I do not understand how you do the radiator bleed because I do not find the valve … you could post photos or something similar to help me or please tell me where the vent valve to bleed the cooling system. I do not work the heating, I added coolant in the radiator because the previous owner had not noticed that it was in the middle ‘and sold the car considering having burned seal, the engine runs well and after I added the liquid temperature remains in the middle ‘whereas before no. But ‘I would change everything again because the liquid was mixed with the old one but do not know how to do the bleeding. Now sometimes it’s a bit ‘of bubbles from the expansion chamber … maybe there is air in the circuit? The machine I’m using is not the stops in my garage for maintenance because I’m trying to do the coupon as advice you on the blog
Hi,
If you want to empty the system, the easiest way is to disconnect the lower radiator hose.
If you wish to bleed the air out of the system, you should let the engine work while the radiator cap is off, let it work like that for 15-20 minutes (usually that is enough)
Thank you very much -Saar
hi i have pajero 2012 model 3.8 L. im living in the middle east with a tepmperature of 49-50 degrees .my problem is the gaugue turn more than 50 percent when i stop the car and my aircon is open as well. my coolant is ok .i just finished chnage oil.
Did you check the fan clutch?
Hi I always wanted to own a pajero since my childhood. So I got one after selling my fortuner, but am very sorry to say that it proved to be the biggest mistake of my life. Issues with this vehicle never stop popping up even though it is a December 2012 model and done only 50k+ kms. Latest being with the AC fan motor which is creating problem everyone fails to understand. Although the car is out of warranty but problems in such a prestigious brand after only 50000 kms is really disappointing . I sincerely hope you people will take this issue seriously and won’t let me down.
Regards
Anoop Aggarwal
Hi all,I own a 1999 Pajero 2.8 L diesel…when the engine is running the temperature gauge remains below the normal temperature which is ~40%…I have been driving it since 2014 but the gauge doesn’t rise beyond ~5%….the temperature gauge needle shows signs of moving when I turn on the engine but doesn’t rise upwards beyond ~5%…Any ideas?
Do you have a thermostat or did someone remove it?
Also, check the temp sensor.
Hi, I have a 1993 3.5 pajero automatic, it recently sprung a leak (water) at the rear of the car, a metal box with two hoses attached to it that can be seen through the rear right side wheel arch, a mechanic cut the two hoses and joined them together he didn’t know what the box was for, is it ok for him to do this and what is the the box? It is about one foot square.
Hi,
a photo would help.
Do you have a rear heater/AC?
Hi, Thanks for your reply, yes have rear heating and A/C.
Can’t see how to add photo’s on here!
hello Saar
firstly thanks for your help.
second i have nativa 2008 milage 104 i see when the car run temperature is ok but when i m stuck in traffic the car overheat . i check and clean radiator and water also the fan it s ok
Hi sir! i badly needed your advice on my pajero shogun diesel 4m41 engine its an imported shogun from japan and it went conversion from right hand drive to left. I was the 2nd owner since it arrived in the Philippines. went to almost 3 auto mechanic but still they could’nt solve the problem. i am troubled whether the engine-shuts-off problem is caused by overheating or loss of fuel supply. the stalling problem that leads to engine shut down starts when i used aircondition and when the weather is hot and when it is climbing high ground. but when i used ac during rainy days even when climbing uphill the problem does not occcur. and even when in hot days i dont experience problem when i dont use ac.
your advice is highly appreciated sir.. i am clueless on how to solve the issue on my pajero shogun. i cant diretly pinpoint the overheating issue on my pajero that causes the stalling problem that leads to engine shutting off because i believe as i had read your posts here that it is just the temperate gauge is the problem. because i notice the increase of the gauge to almost 90 percent but when i open the hood the engine is not that hot as told by the gauge and even the radiator itself is not hot and i even manage to remove the radiator cap but i didnt experience the explosion of water ever since on the radiator… please please please help me..
i also noticed that they might have removed the thermostat or bypass the cooling fan and placed directly to the positive line since i noticed that the cooling fan is always on even when the engine had just started or even when its not hot yet.
I have a Mitsubishi galloper 2.5 diesel very similar to the pajero. I’ve just got it back after having the cylinder head gasket and radiator flushed out and it is still boiling over the mechanic also said it is not the thermostat. What is causing this overheating. The bills are now running up.
I forgot to mention the mechanic also replaced the fan as a couple of the blades had cracks in them. Can give me some advice please.
Hi Saar, I hav a Mitsubishi montero 4M40 2.8 diesel, turbo not working. Has new radiator, new thermostat , new coolant, new head gasket, no oil leaks, no rust in radiator, oil pump works well, water pump works good, coolant flows well, fan clutch works excellent, act electric fan works excellent, ac works well. The vehicle idles for 30 minutes with ac on, the temperature stays at 170 degrees Fahrenheit (78 deg Celsius )! I drive the veh and the temperature remains at 170 Fahrenheit withiOut ac being on however. BUT WHEN I DRIVE WITH AC ON, the temperature rises to 190 degrees Fahrenheit ! Is it ok? What is the problem?
Sincerely
Albert
ac electric fan works excellent that should be. ALSO, THE RADIATOR IS NEW
Hi, the rear camera of my pajero suddenly stopped working, what could be the reason?
Hi Saar, my Pajero’s (Model 2002) temperature gauge is faulty. If I change the board that has the R10 resistor would the mileage on my car change?
Thanks
Hi,
I’m not sure.
Sorry.
Hi Saar,
I have a Pajero np 06 3.2ltr Diesel that has a over heating problem, only when towing and climbing up hills, speeds above 60klm I have had the radiator checked for blockages, thermostat checked, any ideas?
Hi,
Have you checked the water pump?
How did you check the radiator? (it sounds like a radiator issue)
Hi Anthony, did you find out why your Pajero was overheating while under load going up hills??
Just asking as mine is doibgvthe same,
Cheers Peter..
Hello saar. I recently bought a used mitsubishi l200 2008. As I was driving on a high way I noticed it temperature gauge move to red at 100km/hr and I above. Below 100km it would go back to normal. I stoped and and added some coolant but the prob persisted. Then I took the to a mechanic who removed the radiotor and cleaned it. After that the temperature would go to just above normal but when I reached my destination I realised I had lost some coolant but not a lot real. What could be the problem?
Hi,
Did the mechanic bleed the air out of the system?
Did you check for leaks?
do you still lose coolant?
I also should tale you that prior to buying this car it had been park for about 2 years or so
Hi Saar,
I have a Mitsubishi Nativa Diesel 2006. My car tend to overheat when I drive up on a slope, when I am in traffic jam for long specially if I use the AC. What is likely the problem?
First thing I would check would be the radiator…
Hi
I have pajero sport 2010 v6 ,3.5
I saw temperature engine showing above 50%
Around 55%
Is that normal?
I saw others pajero same same scale
But others showing 50%
I ask previous owner he told normal always showing that point
Do u have any idea,is that normal ??
Thanks a lot
Just had a few questions about the temp gauge.
You mention the gauge normally sits around 40% which mine does every time I have seen it.
But what about when it starts to overheat? What % should the motor be turned off before engine damage?
Can the % peak to say 60% for small duration like 5mins say if your climbing grades with a heavy load?
thanks
According to Mitsubishi, as long as you are out of the red area, you are safe.
But I prefer to be on the safer side, ~40-50% otherwise, figure out why it overheats.
I have a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Ltd (3.5L). Ever since I’ve owned it, as soon as I turn on the motor it automatically shows my temperature at a constant 40%. There’s no incremental increase as the car warms up; that’s not how it should be, right? I think during the summer I was overheating to a small degree as I was constantly boiling over and adding water (especially on hills) while sometimes only running up to 3rd gear. I think part of the problem was my fan clutch had stopped working a long time ago which I recently got replaced and had the radiator flushed and fixed due to the rust buildup.
As soon as I turn the car on, the temperature needle immediately jumps up to 40% and stays there even though there are subzero temperatures outside. I’ve read a lot about the erratic temperature gauge, but I’ve never had a problem of it spiking into red. Is this still possibly an issue of the R10 resistor you reference or is this just something else (ie. thermostat, engine coolant sensor, etc.)? I just don’t want to take the cluster out and potentially damage the speed sensor or something if there’s no point in it. But it would probably good to be forewarned if my temperature should overheat again.
It sounds more like a bad sensor than the R10 – I would check the sensor first.
Hie and thanks for good site. Have a Pajero 2000 petrol engine. Had a tyre bust that destroyed the back cooling system tubes and the whole rear unit. Mechanic blocked the tubes that go to the back from the engine, overhauled the engine but overheating problem is still there. Could those pipes that go to the rear air conditioning unit have something to do with this high temperature?
Hi,
Probably not.
Did you verify that there is no CO in the coolant after the engine rebuilt?
Hi Saar, l own a 02 3.2 Pajero which l have fitted a 3″ stainless exhaust from dump pipe back, a bluespark performance chip, turbosmart boost-t and guage, and it goes great, but while towing the caravan or bike trailer up hill it gets hot and the temp gauge starts to climb until l back off and let it crawl uphill, once l hit the other side it cools, the motor was rebuilt in 2011 and the radiator is still reasonably new, should l just replace the thermostat and water pump and go from there???
Hi
I drive a 2002 3.2 did pajero and i Can drive in town for five to six hours temp stays at 40% but when I go on the freeway and go over 120km/h the temp will go up to just before red but if i slow down temp comes down fast to 40%-50%
Hi Saar,
I’ve got a Mitsubishi Pajero 1994 NJ series 3.0lt V6. I recently got my Pajero repaired as it was heating up too much. I had to get the heads done and put in a new water pump and what ever the mechanic said to put it in. Now he’s saying to drive the car with just water in the radiator and not coolant and to see if the engine is still heating up or not for atleast 10 days before I put in any coolant.
Please suggest what coolant I can use for my Pajero as I cant afford it to go wrong again. . . . .
Hi,
I use Perston’s one.
Greetings Saar
I have a Mitsubishi Pajero 1987 diesel. Recently it had the following replaced:-
water pump was changed
Water hoses changed
Injector pump
Rockers replaced
New leaplate (flywheel) fitted
New head gasket
fuel pump serviced
diesel filter replaced
Fully serviced
Its overheating and the water pipes become very hard. I notice rust in the radiator could this be the cause and how can it be cleaned
Hi Saar
Congratulations for the help you offer with your guides!
I have a pajero V60 and and i think have the problem of defective resistance on temperature board..
I wanted to first check the cooling water temperature sensor. Can you tell me where in the engine? when you open the thermostatic valve know which resistance must have the sensor?
Many thanks
I have a pajero limited 2004, i have changed the water pump, radiator, 10 or 12 hoses , thermostate, the temperature vulve on top of the thermostate…
I can leave the engine running for 10 hrs with the AC on and the temperature will be at 40% , then take it to the highway for about 1 hr running at 120km/h once i reduce the speed to 20 km/hr , the temperature goes up to High if i push the accelerator up to 3000rmp on neutral the temperature goes down to 40% and i have to keep doing it every time i stop…
Seems that the water is not running properly and i also checked for air bubble in the system…
What would.it be the problem?? Every critical part of the cooling system is new….
Also, there’s no oil in the water and otherwise …..
Would it be the radiator?? The water pump?? The old water lines in the engine, would they be obstructed with rust???
Please help, im about to give away my pajero =(
Hi I have a 1992 pajero shogun that’s leaking loads of water especially down the bell housing when the engine is gassed up..I have replaced the exhaust gaskets ..checked all hoses in the back of the engine and pipeline in the middle of the heads..there is a lot of water between the heads..I suspect it builds ujp and runs down the bell housing..what can be leaking? Please help? #no overheating takes place..temperature is usually 40% -55% depending on how hard I run it.