radiator cap ISUZU TF SERIES 2004 Owner's Manual

6B-14 ENGINE COOLING (6VE1 3.5L)
6. After directly filling the radiator, fill the reservoir to
the maximum level.
7. Install and tighten radiator cap and start the engine.
After idling for 2 to 3 minutes, stop the engine and
reopen radiator cap. If the water level is lower,
replenish.
WARNING: When the coolant is heated to a high
temperature, be sure not to loosen or remove the
radiator cap. Otherwise you might get scalded by
hot vapor or boiling water. To open the radiato
r
cap, put a piece of thick cloth on the cap and
loosen the cap slowly to reduce the pressure when
the coolant has become cooler.
8.
After tightening radiator cap, warm up the engine at
about 2,000 rpm.
Set heater adjustment to the highest temperature
position, and let the coolant circulate also into
heater water system.
9. Check to see the thermostat has opened through
the needle position of water thermometer, conduct a
5-minute idling again and stop the engine.
10. When the engine has been cooled, check filler neck
for water level and replenish if required. Should
extreme shortage of coolant is found, check the
coolant system and reservoir tank hose for leakage.
11. Fill the coolant into the reservoir tank up to “MAX"
line.

6B-16 ENGINE COOLING (6VE1 3.5L)
Main Data and Specifications
General Specifications

M/T A/T
Cooling system Engine coolant forced circulation
Radiator Tube type corrugated
Heat radiation capacity 81.4 kw (70.004 kcal/h)
Heat radiation area 9.42m
(0.875ft
)
Radiator front area 0.28m
(0.026ft
)
Radiator dry weight 5.0kg (11.0lb) 5.2kg (11.4lb)
Radiator cap valve opening pressure 93.3
122.7kpa (13.5
17.8psi)
Engine coolant pump Centrifugal impeller type
Delivery 300 (317) or more
Pump speed 5000  50 rpm
Thermostat Wax pellet type with air hole
Valve opening temperature 74.5
78.5C (166.1
173.3F)
Engine coolant total capacity 12.3lit (13.0U.S qt) 12.2lit (12.9U.S qt)

6B-18 ENGINE COOLING (6VE1 3.5L)
Special Tools

ILLUSTRATION PART NO.
PART NAME


5–8840–277–0
(J–24460–01)
Tester; radiator cap


5-8840-2603-0
(J–33984–A)
Adapter; radiator cap

6-8 ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE)
Condition Possible cause Correction
Engine overheating Level of Engine Coolant too low Replenish
Thermo switch or fan motor
defective Replace
Thermostat defective Replace
Engine Coolant pump defective Correct or replace
Radiator clogged Clean or replace
Radiator filter cap defective Replace
Level of oil in engine crankcase
too low or wrong oil in engine Change or replenish
Resistance in exhaust system
increased Clean exhaust system or replace
defective parts
Throttle Position Sensor
adjustment incorrect Adjust Wide Open Throttle switch
setting
Throttle Position Sensor circuit
open or shorted Correct or replace
Cylinder head gasket damaged Replace
Cooling Fan clutch defective Replace
Fan belt slipping Adjust tension of V-belt or replace
V-belt
Engine overcooling Thermostat defective Replace (Use a thermostat set to
open at 92
C (197.6
F))
Engine lacks compression - Refer to Hard Start
Others Tire inflation pressure abnormal Adjust to recommend pressures
Brake drag Adjust
Clutch slipping Adjust or replace
Level of oil in engine crankcase
too high Correct level of engine oil

Engine Noisy
Abnormal engine noise often consists of various
noises originating in rotating parts, sliding parts and
other moving parts of the engine. It is, therefore,
advisable to locate the source of noise systematically.

Condition Possible cause Correction
Noise from crank journals or from
crank bearings
(Faulty crank journals and crank
bearings usually make dull noise
that becomes more evident when
accelerating) Oil clearance increased due to
worn crank journals or crank
bearings Replace crank bearings and
crankshaft or regrind crankshaft
and install the over size bearing
Crankshaft out of round Replace crank bearings and
crankshaft or regrind crankshaft
and install the over size bearing
Crank bearing seized Replace crank bearings and
crankshaft or regrind crankshaft
and install the over size bearing

ENGINE MECHANICAL (C24SE) 6A-11
Main Data and Specifications
Engine - General C24SE
Engine type Four-cycle, water cooled cross-flow with single over head
camshaft
Micro-computer control, fuel injection
Combustion chamber type (Volume) Hemispherical (43.3cm3)
Timing train system Belt drive
No. of cylinders-bore
stroke mm (in) 4-87.5
100.0 (3.44
3.93)
Bore Spacing(C/L to C/L) 93.0 mm (3.66 in)
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Bore
Stroke mm (in) 87.5
100.0 (3.44
3.93)
Total piston displacement cm3 (in3) 2,405(146.80)
Combustion Chamber Volume 43.3cm3
No. of piston ring Compression ring: 2, Oil ring: 1
Compression pressure kg/cm2 (psi/pa) 12.2-16.3 (174-232/1200-1600)
Ignition timing (BTDC) No adjustment
Idling speed: rpm(WO/AC,W/AC) A/C off 825
Valve clearances (At cold)
Intake mm (in) 0 (0) (Hydraulic valve lash adjustment)
Exhaust mm (in) 0 (0) ( " )
Open at (BTDC) deg 1730’
Close at (ABDC) deg 7630’
Exhaust valves
Open at (BBDC) deg 5830’
Close at (ATDC) deg 3530’
Ignition system Fully transistorized battery ignition
Distributor type Not applicable, Electronic Spark Timing control
Distributor advance type Not applicable, Electronic Spark Timing control
Spark plug type RN9YC4
Spark plug gap mm (in) 1.0--1.1 (0.039--0.043)
Lubrication system
Lubricating method Fully flow pressure circulation
Special engine oil (API grade) SE, SF, SG or SH grade
Oil pressure kg/cm2 (psi/Pa) rpm 4-4.6 (56.9-65.4/400-450)
Oil pump type Gear
Oil filter type Cartridge full flow
Oil capacity lit. (US/UK gal.) 4.25
Cooling system
Radiator type Corrugated fin with reserve tank
Coolant capacity lit.
(US/UK gal.) 2.3 (0.66/0.55)
Water pump type Centrifugal
Thermostat Wax pellet with jiggle hole

ENGINE MECHANICAL (C24SE) 6A-63
OPERATIONS ON COOLING SYSTEM
Caution!
Before working with the cooling system, be sure to confirm that
the temperature of the engine is cooled down.
Failure to observe this may cause burn.








Cooling System, Check for Leaks
Installation
1. Install commercially available coolant checking
instrument onto compensation tank (Refer to section 6B;
Engine cooling).
2. Check coolant level.

Inspection
Use 5-8840-0277-0 tester & 5-8840-2603-0 adaptor.




Cooling System, Fill Up and Bleed
Important!
Radiator and heater core are made from alminium.
To avoid corrosion, use only anti-freeze with corrosion
protection.


Replace Coolant
1. Confirm the engine is cold enough.
2. Open the radiator cap, pour coolant to the filler neck level
and close the cap.
3. Pour coolant into the reservoir until MAX line is reached.
4. Start the engine, run 2 
3 minutes at idling speed and
switch off the engine.
5. Refill coolant if the coolant level is lowered.

6A-64 ENGINE MECHANICAL (C24SE)
Important!
Do not loosen or open the radiator cap when coolant is hot.
Doing so may cause hot water or steam to splash out, resulting
in burn. When opening the radiator cap, be sure to confirm the
coolant is cold. Cover a thick cloth over the cap and loosen it
slowly to reduce pressure, then open the cap.
6. Close the radiator cap firmly and run the engine at
approx. 2000 rpm. In addition, set the heater temperature
adjuster to the max position to circulate coolant in the
heater conduit system.
7. Confirm that the temperature gauge reads half or more
of full scale and that the thermostat is activated.
Then continue idling 5 minutes more and switch off the
engine, and allow it to cool.
8. After the engine cools down, check the coolant level and
refill it if necessary. When the level is lowered extremely,
check the coolant conduit system and reservoir hose for
leak.
9. Pour coolant into the reservoir to MAX level.







Refill Coolant
Important!
After closing the cooling system, let engine run warm until
thermostat opens (coolant approx. 92C/197.6F)

Inspection
Coolant level
Allow engine to cool. If necessary, refill coolant.

Check that cooling system self-bleeds during engine warming-
up phase.


Ignition Timing, Check
No Adjustment

ENGINE MECHANICAL (C24SE) 6A-77

Cooling System
Radiator

Type: Cross-flow

Radiator core surface in cm
2: 2000

Cooling system capacity (in litres): 7.2



Anti-freeze Mixture
Anti-freeze Mixture

Required
Quantity Up to-10




C
Quantity in litres Up to-20




C
Quantity in litres Up to-30




C
Quantity in litres Up to-40




C
Quantity of litres
(in litres) Water
(80%) Anti-
Freeze
(20%) Water
(66%) Anti-
Freeze
(34%) Water
(56%) Anti-
Freeze
(44%) Water
(48%) Anti-
Freeze
(52%)
7.2 5.7 1.5 4.7 2.5 4.0 3.2 3.4 3.8



Cooling System (continued)
Fan

Type Visco Clutch Fan
Number of blades 5
Distribution of blades asymmetric
Diameter mm



Radiator cap

Boiling point 123
C
Opening pressure kPa (bar) 120 to 135 (1.20 to 1.35)



Thermostat

Start of opening 92
C
Fully opened 107
C
Type Bypassed



Idle Speeds, CO Content, Ignition
Adjustment

Applicable System Idle speed in min-1 (rpm)
Manual CO content
in vol. % Ignition timing in CA BTDC (adjustment
ensues at able speed,
ignition marks must align) with TDC
sensor measuring instrument:
Closed Loop System 825 *<0.4 *** 8 to 12
Open Loop System 825
**1.0+0.2
-0.5 *** 8 to 12
Note) * CO content adjustment not applicable.
** CO content adjustment refer to Section 6E1 (W/O catalytic converter system)
*** Ignition timing adjustment not possible.

ENGINE COOLING 6B-5
Diagnosis
Engine Cooling Trouble
Condition Possible cause Correction
Engine overheating Low Engine Coolant level Replenish
Thermo mater unit faulty Replace
Faulty thermostat Replace
Faulty Engine Coolant temperature
sensor Repair or replace
Clogged radiator Clean or replace
Faulty radiator cap Replace
Low engine oil level or use of
improper engine oil Replenish or change oil
Clogged exhaust system Clean exhaust system or replace
faulty parts
Faulty Throttle Position sensor Replace throttle valve assembly
Open or shorted Throttle Position
sensor circuit Repair or replace
Damaged cylinder head gasket Replace
Loosen V-belt tension Adjust belt tension or replace.
Collapsed hoses Replace
Faulty Fan clutch Replace
Engine overcooling Faulty thermostat Replace
Engine slow to warm-up Faulty thermostat Replace
Thermo unit faulty Replace

6B-6 ENGINE COOLING

















Draining and Refilling Cooling
System
Before draining the cooling system, inspect the system and
perform any necessary service to ensure that it is clean, does
not leak and is in proper working order. The engine coolant
(EC) level should be between the "MIN" and "MAX" lines of
reserve tank when the engine is cold. If low, check for leakage
and add EC up to the "MAX" line. There should not be any
excessive deposit of rust or scales around the radiator cap or
radiator filler hole, and the EC should also be free from oil.
Replace the EC if excessively dirty.
1. Completely drain the cooling system by opening the drain
plug at the bottom of the radiator.
2. Remove the radiator cap.
WARNING: TO AVOID THE DANGER OF BEING BURNED,
DO NOT REMOVE THE CAP WHILE THE ENGINE AND
RADIATOR ARE STILL HOT. SCALDING FLUID AND
STEAM CAN BE BLOWN OUT UNDER PRESSURE.
3. Disconnect all hoses from the EC reserve tank.
Scrub and clean the inside of the reserve tank with soap
and water. Flush it well with clean water, then drain it. Install
the reserve tank and hoses.
4. Refill the cooling system with the EC using a solution that is
at least 50 percent antifreeze.
5. Fill the radiator to the base of the filler neck.
Fill the EC reserve tank to "MAX" line when the engine is
cold.
6. Block the drive wheels and firmly apply the parking brake.
Shift an automatic transmission to "P" (Park) or a manual
transmission to neutral.
7. Remove the radiator cap. Start the engine and warm it up a
t
2,500 - 3,000 rpm for about 30 minutes.
8. When the air comes out from the radiator filler neck and the
EC level has gone down, replenish with the EC. Repeat this
procedure until the EC level does not go down. Then stop
the engine and install the radiator cap. Let the engine cool
down.
9. After the engine has cooled, replenish with EC up to the
"MAX" line of the reserve tank.
10. Start the engine. With the engine running at 3,000 rpm,
make sure there is no running water sound from the heate
r
core (behind the center console).
11. If the running water sound is heard, repeat steps 8 to 10.