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Why is my VZ Commodore overheating?
There are many, many things that can make a car overheat. A faulty radiator, collapsed radiator hose, jammed thermostat, blown head gasket, low coolant level, incorrect ignition or camshaft timing, faulty fuel injectors, the list goes on and on.
Where is the thermostat in a VZ Commodore?
The Thermostat is located on the back of the motor.
Why does the body get overheated?
Your body can overheat during exercise or any physical activity, especially in hot, humid weather. During physical activity, your body loses fluids through sweat. If you don’t replace those fluids by drinking water or other liquids, you can become dehydrated. Dehydration can also put you at risk for heat exhaustion.
What happens when the body overheats?
Untreated, heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke, a life-threatening condition that occurs when your core body temperature reaches 104 F (40 C) or higher. Heatstroke requires immediate medical attention to prevent permanent damage to your brain and other vital organs that can result in death.
What are the symptoms of body heat?
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
- High body temperature (103°F or higher)
- Hot, red, dry, or damp skin.
- Fast, strong pulse.
- Headache.
- Dizziness.
- Nausea.
- Confusion.
- Losing consciousness (passing out)
Vz commodores are bad for overheating when the system has air in it. Check the heater tap to make sure it is not leaking out of the centre which is common for them. Also check that the water pump is not leaking down the front of the motor, which is also common.
Where is the air bleed on a VZ radiator?
The answer is staring you in the face. Cars of old and new have an intake and an outlet in the radiator, older cars the inlet hose is in the top of the radiator, In a VZ the inlet is half way up. if you do not open the bleeder on the top left hand side of the radiator, you will cause an air lock in the top 3 to 4 inches of the radiator.
Can a faulty radiator cap cause a car to overheat?
Even a faulty radiator cap – as simple as that sounds – can lead a car to overheat. To be honest, a 34-dgree ambient day should never be enough to make a modern car overheat, especially not one like a Holden Commodore which was designed here to easily cope with our weather and temperature extremes.
Where is the inlet hose on a VZ?
Cars of old and new have an intake and an outlet in the radiator, older cars the inlet hose is in the top of the radiator, In a VZ the inlet is half way up. if you do not open the bleeder on the top left hand side of the radiator, you will cause an air lock in the top 3 to 4 inches of the radiator.