Mitsubishi Pajero overheating

Car: Mitsubishi Pajero
Variant: 2.8td
Model Year: 1996
Categories: Engine & Drivetrain
car overheats as soon as you put any load on the car ie on tick over its fine but if you drive up the road the temp goes from med to high in an instant and bubbles up in the expansion tank until all water has been evaporated has been tested for hydrocarbons in the water negative ,water pump checked thermostat checked all fine head was replaced 8 months ago any suggestions ?regards danulson
Posted: May 9, 2009 (15 years ago)
sounds like you need a new viscous fan fitting im sure they have one pop the bonnet and you should see the fan exposed at the front if you can turn it easy then the fan needs replacing if it is stiff to turn then it is something else wrong with the mitsubishi
Posted May 9, 2009 (15 years ago)

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