10-15-2019, 12:25 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-15-2019, 03:31 PM by jwunsch.
Edit Reason: added bosch PN, googlemaps link fixed
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(10-15-2019, 05:17 AM)fixkick Wrote: mine ran very good with the 195F stat, (option)
the easy fix in stages, lacking parts, correct.?
is to get an electric fan off wrecked car and add 1 toggle switch, if you need fan action , (be only at a stop sign)
then flip the switch,
but the coolant will not ever go below 180f is 108F stat. it can go above only not moving car. mostly. then flip the switch if it does..
The engine must not go below 180f on an hot running fully warmed up engine.
the fan clutch also seized wastes fuel and power, and makes too much noise,
You already know the Radiator is over cooling the engine, card board proven. (only bad STAT or FAN clutch is cause)
Thanks for info again. I will try now with the 180F stat until fan clutch and new o2 sensor arrives. I would prefer 190F stat in this climate, but I know a lot of cars running just fine with 180F. Will get new 190F for spring when I intend to flush the whole cooling system. Not fun to play with cooling fluids now that its freezing.. fingers get cold and stiff in 15 minutes.
I managed to find Bosch (11027) o2 sensor from Estonia, no customs. Also lists "Vitara (ET, AT) 1988-1991 | G16a 8v" as compatible car.
Live in Finland, Kerava (30k pop) quite near Helsinki. Not sure why the local big internet page enabled dealers like motonet/biltemat etc don't have that stupid bosch o2 sensor. Locally have like 1 carparts store + a few dealers, but none dealing with suzuki. A lot more if I start driving around... seems I gotta start picking betters stores. I haven't had old car's for 15 years, during that time all those store brands I used to know have vanished. :F
(link to location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/04200+...25.1020378 )
Current o2 sensor might be what ever shit... it does not even mention any brand on the package.. it just has some motonet specific part# (their own). Motonet's webpage picture has stamped "intermotor" but not their part number.
Plan now to wait the fan clutch from USA, bosch o2 sensor from Estonia and then replace both.
Thank you again.. will report my findings back in end of Oct or beginning of Nov (estimated delivery for the fan clutch is 26th Oct).