abbott Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 hey guys got my 5k running in the ke25 has anyone else had overheating issues after fitting a 5k? was thinking maybe a thermo fan might do the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altezzaclub Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 ...or maybe a thermostat, maybe a water pump, maybe a radiator flush, maybe a cleanout even.... When was the 5K last running and how was it then? ..and how was the radiator with your last engine? What fan is on it at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbott Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 well i put a new thermostat in, used the water pump from my 3k (which had no issues), radiator already being used, and the 3k fan I'm pretty sure I bought the motor second hand, runs beautifully but gets hot pretty quick. wondering also maybe a headgasket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollav6 Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Any creamy colour oil on your dipstick yet? Start the car with radiator cap off if you get bubbles streaming (constant flow) out radiator you have problem. Give it a rev see if coolant shoots out. These will only happen if the headgasket is bad. If it doesn't happen still don't rule out a gasket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz_Rx Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Did you user the 3k or the 5k temp sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
you_nes Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 is there a difference between the 3k - 4k - 5k sensors? I was thinking about this today as i have a similar problem to abbotts after swapping a ke70 4k into a ke16 (used the later thermostat/waterpump) will try swapping the old one back in (if it fits the later housing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz_Rx Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Yeah there is, that's why I asked abbot. Could just be his gauge telling fibs. I'm using a 3k one in my 55 normal op temp us not far off overheating on the gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
you_nes Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I know I'm digging up an old post but i found a little more out about this, might be common knowledge but it was new to me so thought i should share. for fuel level and water temp sensors; - Ke1X dash supplies unregulated 12v (whatever your alternator reg is supplying) - Ke3x (early) uses 7v regulated - ke5x (and late 3x?) uses 10v regulated Which is why the gauges will read funny if you mix the sensors up. Sensor needs to match the dash, not the engine. also why the gauges on a 1x tend to be a bit inconsistent as the voltage out of the reg will move a bit with rpm, lights etc. Unsure about Ke20 or 70? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.