Problem | Action |
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The coolant hoses are faulty. | Replace the hoses, as necessary. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement . |
The drive belts are faulty. |
Refer to Engine Mechanical. |
The coolant hose clamps are faulty. | Replace the clamps, as necessary. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement . |
The coolant drain plugs are loose. | Tighten the coolant drain plugs. |
The radiator drain cock is loose. | Tighten the radiator drain cock as needed. |
The radiator core is leaking. | Repair the radiator core as needed. Refer to Radiator Replacement . |
The gaskets are leaking. | Repair or replace the gaskets as needed. |
The radiator cap is faulty. | Replace the radiator cap. |
The belt tension is incorrect. | Adjust the belt tension. Refer to Engine Mechanical. |
The radiator is restricted. | Repair the restriction as needed. Refer to Radiator Cleaning . |
The radiator grille is blocked. | Repair the grille as needed. Refer to Radiator Cleaning . |
The radiator shroud or the baffles are missing. | Install the correct radiator shroud or baffles. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement or Radiator Lower Mounting Panel Replacement . |
The water pump is faulty. | Replace the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement . |
The cooling fan is faulty. | Replace the fan. Refer to Fan Replacement . |
The thermostatic fan clutch is faulty. | Replace the thermostatic fan clutch. Refer to Engine Mechanical. |
The cooling system is plugged. |
Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling . Refer to Flushing . |
The engine thermostat is faulty. | Replace the thermostat. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement . |
The engine thermostat is incorrect. | Install the correct thermostat. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement . |
The surge tank is faulty. | Repair or replace the surge tank. Refer to Surge Tank (Diesel) Replacement . |
The heater hoses or the heater core is plugged. | Repair or replace the heater hoses of the heater core, as necessary. |
The head gasket is leaking. | Repair or replace the head gasket, as necessary. |
The engine temperature gauge sensor is faulty. | Replace the engine temperature gauge sensor. Refer to Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement in Body and Accessories. |