engine overheat MITSUBISHI SPYDER 1990 Service Repair Manual

GENERAL Maintenance
4.Before removing dipstick, wipe all dirt from area around
dipstick. Then take out the dipstick and check the condition
of the fluid.
Further investigation of the transaxle is necessary if,
l the fluid smells burnt.
l the fluid color is brown or black.
l metal particles can be seen or felt on the dipstick .
5.Check to see if fluid level is in “HOT” range on dipstick.
If fluid level is low, add ATF until level reaches “HOT”
range. Low fluid level can cause a variety of condi tions
because it allows pump to take in air along with fl uid.
Air trapped in hydraulic circuit forms bubbles which make
fluid spongy.
Therefore, pressures will be erratic. Improper filling can also raise fluid level too hig h. When
transaxle has too much fluid, gears churn up foam a nd
cause same conditions which occur with low fluid le vel,
resulting in accelerated deterioration of ATF.
In either case, air bubbles can cause overheating, fluid
-oxidation, which can interfere with normal valve, clutch,
and servo operation. Foaming can also result in flu id
escaping from transaxle vent where it may be mistak en
for a leak.
6. Be sure to examine fluid on dipstick closely.
(Change fluid)
Engine (Non-turbo)>
1.Place a drain container with a large opening, under the
transaxle oil pan.
2. Loosen the pan bolts and tap the
at one comer’
to break it loose allowing fluid to drain, then rem ove the
oil pan.
3. Install a new filter and O-ring on bottom of the valve
body.
4. Clean the oil pan and magnet.
Apply the specified sealant to the oil pan.
Specified sealant: Loctite 18718 or equivalent
Tighten the oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque:
Tightening torque:
19Nm (14
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E N G I N E C O O L I N G
TROUBLESHOOTING
OVERHEAT
Probable cause
Inoperative electric cooling fan
Water leaks
Faulty electrical motor ,
Faulty radiator fan
Damaged radiator core joint
Corroded or cracked hoses
(radiator hose, heater hose, etc.)
Remedy
Replace
R e p l a c e
Replace
Replace
.
Faulty radiator cap valve or Replace
spring
Cracked intake manifold
Cracked thermostat housing
R e p l a c e
Loose bolts or leaking gasket in
water outlet fitting Torque again or replace gasket
Loose bolts or leaking gasket in
water inlet fitting Torque bolts again or replace gasket
Faulty Loose water pump mounting bolts or
leaking gasket
Loose thermostat housing bolts or
gasket
automatic transaxle oil
operation
Others
or collapsed hose and pipe
Loose hose and pipe connection
engine coolant
Too high an anti-freeze
concentration
Torque bolts again or replace . . .
.
Loose or broken drive belt
Damaged or blocked (insufficiently
ventilated) radiator fins
Faulty thermostat operation. .
Correct
Replace .
Faulty water pump operation .
Water passage clogged with slime orClean
rust deposit or foreign substance, . .
NO RISE IN TEMPERATURE
,
.
Probable cause
Faulty thermostatRemedy
Replace
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