Hi,
I am new to the forum. I recently bought a R4 1982 TL in France, its in general good order. I had a 20 km testdrive in 30c + tempretures and the engine ran very well, smooth and responsive. The next day when I collected the car and drove 50kms across country in very hot conditions and the engine again ran very well. on the next drive of about 40kms the temp light came on, I stopped the car and checked the water level and the fan belt, all was ok, I drove the car back home and the light stayed off. On the next drive the water started bubbling after about 50 kms. I am not familiar with the cooling system on the R4 motor, are there any weak points ? the Engine has done 150,000 kms and starts first turn of the key, there is no smoke from the exhaust and picks up very well, idling is bit rough when hot, grateful for any info on what might be causing the overheating. Also What manuals are available ?
Thanks for your time
Duncan
I am new to the forum. I recently bought a R4 1982 TL in France, its in general good order. I had a 20 km testdrive in 30c + tempretures and the engine ran very well, smooth and responsive. The next day when I collected the car and drove 50kms across country in very hot conditions and the engine again ran very well. on the next drive of about 40kms the temp light came on, I stopped the car and checked the water level and the fan belt, all was ok, I drove the car back home and the light stayed off. On the next drive the water started bubbling after about 50 kms. I am not familiar with the cooling system on the R4 motor, are there any weak points ? the Engine has done 150,000 kms and starts first turn of the key, there is no smoke from the exhaust and picks up very well, idling is bit rough when hot, grateful for any info on what might be causing the overheating. Also What manuals are available ?
Thanks for your time
Duncan