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possible one more solution for overheating jimnys
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07 Feb 2023 08:23 - 07 Feb 2023 08:38 #247400
by slaxh
Hi everyone, I'm bothered by overheating too for months, after many attempts, I found a possible solution.
Before the modification, it overheats easily in urban traffic which made the AC down. I have tried to refill the visco fluid of the fan, also get the radiator fins cleaned, and there's still no any effect. The highest coolant temperature recorded is 114℃ and intake air temperature is insanely as high as 81℃. That is very tough in such hot summer in my city, in which ground temperature often goes above 40℃.
The solution is to increase the water pump rotating speed to improve the circulation.
The diameter of the original water pump pulley is about 113mm. I replaced it with a custom made 100mm one (the belt is also changed to a shorter 4PK815S), so the rotation speed is increased by 27%.
After that, I have not experienced even once of overheating. The coollant temperature is around 82-86 (max 89). I have left the thermostat as stock one. I think it is capable with the increased throughput.
The drawbacks of this modification is the weight. The custom-made pulley weights 200g more than the stock one, which is said to have potential more stress over the bearing of the water pump. But no more overheating is the best result for me.
possible one more solution for overheating jimnys was created by slaxh
Hi everyone, I'm bothered by overheating too for months, after many attempts, I found a possible solution.
Before the modification, it overheats easily in urban traffic which made the AC down. I have tried to refill the visco fluid of the fan, also get the radiator fins cleaned, and there's still no any effect. The highest coolant temperature recorded is 114℃ and intake air temperature is insanely as high as 81℃. That is very tough in such hot summer in my city, in which ground temperature often goes above 40℃.
The solution is to increase the water pump rotating speed to improve the circulation.
The diameter of the original water pump pulley is about 113mm. I replaced it with a custom made 100mm one (the belt is also changed to a shorter 4PK815S), so the rotation speed is increased by 27%.
After that, I have not experienced even once of overheating. The coollant temperature is around 82-86 (max 89). I have left the thermostat as stock one. I think it is capable with the increased throughput.
The drawbacks of this modification is the weight. The custom-made pulley weights 200g more than the stock one, which is said to have potential more stress over the bearing of the water pump. But no more overheating is the best result for me.
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07 Feb 2023 08:30 - 07 Feb 2023 08:39 #247401
by slaxh
Replied by slaxh on topic possible one more solution for overheating jimnys
The pulley in the picture:The left one is the stock water pump pulley. The right one is custom-made one which have 100mm in diameter.
Last edit: 07 Feb 2023 08:39 by slaxh.
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07 Feb 2023 13:40 #247406
by DrRobin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
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Replied by DrRobin on topic possible one more solution for overheating jimnys
Interesting idea, I can see how improved water flow would help at low revs, but at higher speed the limiting factor is likely to be the radiator, or more specifically how fast you can get rid of the heat from the radiator. The problem is if you are pushing the hot water through the system faster, it has less time in the radiator to loose the heat.
A bigger fan or one that runs faster/all of the time would help and may be a bigger radiator.
A bigger fan or one that runs faster/all of the time would help and may be a bigger radiator.
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
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07 Feb 2023 13:54 #247408
by mlines
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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic possible one more solution for overheating jimnys
At high speeds you may even experience cavitation around the pump vanes which would reduce flow and even wear out the vanes.
I would wonder whether the water pump was worn out already
I would wonder whether the water pump was worn out already
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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26 Nov 2023 08:55 #252390
by Phaeton
Replied by Phaeton on topic possible one more solution for overheating jimnys
Is/has there ever been an option to run an electric fan, never been a lover of viscous coupled fans.
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26 Nov 2023 09:14 #252393
by rogerzilla
Replied by rogerzilla on topic possible one more solution for overheating jimnys
If the water pump mod is on a well-used Jimny, the chances are that there are other problems causing the overheating, like a blocked radiator. It's a fairly inefficient engine and does need to dump a lot of heat for its size. On the plus side, a Jimny warms up very fast from cold - my Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X takes almost 10 miles to warm up, just like a diesel does.
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26 Nov 2023 14:43 #252396
by jackonlyjack
Replied by jackonlyjack on topic possible one more solution for overheating jimnys
Mine spends 80% of its time off road
Meaning it runs for long periods at less than 10mph. so I fitted these vents which reduces engine bay temperature
Meaning it runs for long periods at less than 10mph. so I fitted these vents which reduces engine bay temperature
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