engine coolant ISUZU KB P190 2007 Workshop Repair Manual

Engine Cooling – V6 Engine Page 6B1–37

Test
1 W ith the thermostat (1) installed in the housing,
suspend it and a suitable thermometer (2) in a
container of 50% clean fresh water and 50% Dexron ®
long life coolant, (conforming to GM 6277M).
NOTE
Neither the thermostat assembly (1) nor the
thermometer (2) should rest on the bottom of the
container because of uneven concentration of
heat at this point when the container is heated.
2 Heat container until thermostat begins to open. Agitate solution to ensure uniform temperature. Note
temperature and ensure thermostat opens within
specified temperature range.
Thermostat Opening Specifications
Opening Temperature ........................................ 82 ° C
Fully Open Temperature .................................... 95 ° C
3 Replace thermostat if it does not meet these operating
conditions.
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Dismantle

Only dismantle the thermostat if a reverse
flushing operation of the cylinder block is to
be carried out. If the testing operation
indicates that the thermostat is faulty, then
the housing and thermostat are only serviced
as an assembly.
Remove thermostat (1) from thermostat housing (2) as
follows:
a Secure the thermostat housing by gripping in a vice fitted with soft jaws.

Always wear protective safety glasses when
working with spring-loaded devices. Failure
to do so could result in eye injury.
b Depress the retaining bar (3) on both sides of the thermostat and rotate the thermostat until it
clears the retaining lugs (4) on the thermostat
housing (2).
c Release the thermostat spring force.
d Remove the thermostat assembly from the thermostat housing.
Figure 6B1 – 40
Reassembly
The reassembly process is the reverse to that used for disassembly, with the following exceptions:
1 Check that the valve sealing surface is undamaged.
2 W ipe the valve sealing surface to ensure a clean surface.

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Install

Always wear protective safety glasses when
working with spring-loaded devices. Failure to
do so could result in eye injury.
1 Install the thermostat into the housing (reverse to removal procedure).
2 Ensure that the engine block and thermostat housing mating surfaces are clean and dry.
3 Install a new gasket to the thermostat housing.
4 Install the thermostat housing to the engine block and secure with the attaching bolts (with rubber grommets installed). Tighten all bolts to the correct torque specification.
Thermostat housing to engine
block bolt torque specification ..............................10 N.m
5 Ensure that the heater pipe assembly and thermostat housing mating surfaces are clean and dry.
6 Install new O-rings to the heater pipe assembly.
7 Install heater pipe assembly to thermostat housing and secure with the attaching bolts. Tighten all bolts to the correct torque specification.
Heater pipe assembly to thermostat
housing bolt torque specification ..........................10 N.m
8 Install heater pipe assembly to right-hand cylinder head bolt. Tighten bolt to the correct torque specification. Heater pipe assembly to cylinder
head bolt torque specification ..............................35 N.m

Always wear protective safety glasses when
working with spring type hose clamps. Failure
to do so could result in eye injury.
9 Reinstall the engine wiring harness, securing the rear harness former to the rear of the engine with the two retaining bolts, tightened to the correct torque specification.
Rear engine harness former
retaining bolts torque specification .......................15 N.m
10 Reinstall the left side engine harness former to the two locating pegs, then push inward to secure.
11 Reinstall the bolt securing the engine harness ground terminal, to the left side of the cylinder block and tighten to the correct torque specification.
Engine harness ground terminal
attaching bolt torque specification ........................12 N.m
12 Reinstall each wiring harness connector to its correct location, ensuring that all security clips are installed correctly.
13 Connect the heater hoses to the heater pipe assembly.
14 Install the coolant inlet pipe. Refer to 3.12 Coolant Inlet Pipe in this Section.
15 Close the radiator drain tap on the lower LHS of the radiator and remove the piece of rubber tubing to the tap outlet.
16 Reinstall the complete intake manifold assembly. Refer to 6A1 Engine Mechanical.
17 Refill cooling system. Refer to 3.3 Draining and Filling Cooling System in this Section.

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18 Check for coolant leaks. Refer to 3.7 Pressure Testing in this Section.
19 Install the radiator shroud.
20 Install the engine dress covers. Refer to 6A1 Engine Mechanical.
21 Reconnect battery ground lead. Refer to 8A_ Electrical Body & Chassis.
22 Road test the vehicle to check for correct operation.
3.9 Coolant Recovery Reservoir
Remove

Figure 6B1 – 41
Legend
1 Filler Cap
2 Reservoir

Remove the reservoir assembly attaching screws, and remove the reservoir assembly from the vehicle.
Inspect
1 Drain contents from reservoir assembly.
2 Clean the reservoir assembly with water and dry using compressed air.
3 Check reservoir and assembly for damage, for example abrasions, cracks or distortion. Replace if required.
Install
Installation of the reservoir assembly is the reverse of removal procedures, noting the following points:

1 Refill cooling recovery reservoir and cooling system with the correct concentration of coolant. Refer to 3.3 Draining and Filling Cooling System in this Section.

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2 Check coolant recovery system for leaks.
3.10 Coolant Pump
Remove

Refer to 3.1 Service Notes in this Section, for
important safety items.
NOTE
The coolant pump is not to be disassembled and
is replaced only as an assembly.
1 Allow engine to cool to ambient temperature (less than 50 ° C), and then remove the coolant filler cap (located at
the front left-hand side of the engine).

Disconnection of the battery affects certain
vehicle electronic systems. Refer to 1.1
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTES, before
removing the ground lead.
2 Disconnect the battery ground lead. Refer to 8A – Electrical Body & Chassis.
3 Loosen coolant pump pulley to hub bolts (1).
NOTE
While the view shows the drive belt removed,
it will be easier to loosen the four pulley bolts,
with the belt installed.

Figure 6B1 – 42

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Figure 6B1 – 42 shows the drive belt routing for the HFV6 engine without air conditioning.

Figure 6B1 – 43
Legend
1 Coolant Pump
2 Generator
3 Idler 4 Power Steering
5 Crankshaft
6 Tensioner
4 Remove the drive belt from the coolant pump pulley:
a Rotate the drive belt tensioner pulley clockwise (arrow) using a 1/2” drive
extension in order to release the drive
belt tension.
b Remove the drive belt from the coolant pump pulley.
c Slowly release the drive belt tensioner.
Figure 6B1 – 44

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5 Drain the coolant from the system. Refer to 3.3
Draining and Filling Cooling System in this
Section.

6 Remove the four coolant pump pulley attaching bolts (1), then remove the pulley (2) from the
hub (3).
Figure 6B1 – 45
7 Remove the six coolant pump attaching bolts (1) from the coolant pump (2).

Figure 6B1 – 46
8 Remove the coolant pump (1) from the engine front cover.
NOTE
If necessary, use a soft-faced hammer to
lightly tap coolant pump housing to separate it
from front cover.
9 Remove coolant pump to front cover gasket (2) and discard.
Figure 6B1 – 47

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Inspect
1 Rotate the coolant pump hub (1). The hub and
impeller (2) should turn straight and smoothly. If the
hub wobbles, is noisy or feels rough when rotated,
replace the coolant pump.
2 Inspect the exterior of the coolant pump for the following:
• Damage to the coolant pump hub bolt threads
for the coolant pump pulley
• Damage to the coolant pump bolt holes
3 Examine the coolant pump shaft (3) and the weep hole (4) in the coolant pump housing (5) for signs of
leakage. If coolant leakage is evident, replace the
coolant pump.
4 Inspect the interior of the coolant pump for the following:

Figure 6B1 – 48
• Damage to the coolant pump gasket-sealing flange surface (6)
• Damage, corrosion or restrictions to the coolant pump impeller
• Damage, corrosion or restrictions to the coolant passages (7)
NOTE
Hub Flange to rear of Pump Housing
measurement (A) should be 44 ± 0.25 mm.
5 Replace the coolant pump as necessary.
Reinstall
1 Ensure that the coolant pump and front cover mating surfaces are clean and dry.
2 Install a new gasket to the front cover.
3 Clean threads of coolant pump to front cover and cylinder block attaching bolts.
4 Install coolant pump and attaching bolts. Tighten all bolts to the correct torque specification.
Coolant pump to front cover
bolt torque specification .......................................10 N.m

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5 Install coolant pump pulley and attaching bolts (1).
6 Install drive belt (reverse to removal procedures) and ensure that the drive belt is aligned with all accessory
pulleys and crankshaft balancer drive belt grooves.
NOTE
Refer to Figure 6B1 – 43, as required for the
correct drive belt routing.
7 Tighten coolant pump pulley attaching bolts (1) to the correct torque specification.
Coolant pump pulley to hub
bolt torque specification ...................................12 N.m
8 Close the radiator drain tap on the lower LHS of the radiator and remove the piece of rubber tubing to the
tap outlet.
Figure 6B1 – 49
9 Refill cooling system. Refer to 3.3 Draining and Filling Cooling System in this Section.
10 Check for coolant leaks. Refer to 3.7 Pressure Testing in this Section.
11 Install the radiator shroud.
12 Reconnect battery ground lead. Refer to 8A – Electrical Body & Chassis.

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3.11 Coolant Outlet Housing
Remove

Refer to 3.1 Service Notes in this Section, for
important safety items.
1 Allow engine to cool to ambient temperature (less than 50 ° C), and then remove the coolant filler cap (located at
the front left-hand side of the engine).

Disconnection of the battery affects certain
vehicle electronic systems. Refer to 1.1
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTES, before
removing the ground lead.
2 Disconnect the battery ground lead. Refer to 8A – Electrical Body & Chassis Battery.
3 Drain the coolant from the system. Refer to 3.3 Draining and Filling Cooling System.
4 Remove the complete intake manifold assembly. Refer to 6A1 Engine Mechanical.

Always wear protective safety glasses when
working with spring type hose clamps. Failure
to do so could result in eye injury.
5 Remove upper radiator hose clamp (1) at the coolant outlet housing connection (2), disconnect
hose from coolant outlet.

Figure 6B1 – 50

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6 Remove the two coolant outlet housing attaching
bolts (1), and remove coolant outlet housing (2).
7 Remove and discard coolant outlet housing O-ring (3) and seal (4).

Figure 6B1 – 51
Reinstall
1 Ensure that the coolant outlet housing and front outlet mating surfaces are clean and dry.
2 Install new O-ring and seal to coolant outlet housing.
3 Install coolant outlet housing and attaching bolts. Tighten all bolts to the correct torque specification.
Coolant outlet housing to front
outlet bolt torque specification..............................10 N.m

Always wear protective safety glasses when
working with spring type hose clamps. Failure
to do so could result in eye injury.
4 Connect the upper radiator hose and clamp to the coolant outlet housing connection.
5 Close the radiator drain tap on the lower RHS of the radiator and remove the piece of rubber tubing to the tap outlet.
6 Reinstall the intake manifold assembly. Refer to 6A1 Engine Mechanical.
7 Refill cooling system. Refer to 3.3 Draining and Filling Cooling System in this Section.
8 Check for coolant leaks. Refer to 3.7 Pressure Testing in this Section.
9 Reconnect battery ground lead. Refer to 8A – Electrical Body & Chassis.
3.12 Coolant Inlet Pipe
Remove

Refer to 3.1 Service Notes in this Section, for
important safety items.
1 Allow engine to cool to ambient temperature (less than 50 ° C), and then remove the coolant filler cap (located at
the front left-hand side of the engine).

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