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Viva Running Hot

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2022 1:17 pm
by Viva Man
Hello,

My Viva HC 1256cc has started to hotter than normal, not to the top of the dial but not far from it. It does get hot very quickly as well.
Any hints to this?

I'm thinking of thermostat, or probably a good clean out in water system. I hope its not the head gasket :(

Thank you

Re: Viva Running Hot

PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2022 2:00 pm
by jpsmit
is it running lean?

Re: Viva Running Hot

PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2022 12:12 pm
by Viva Man
Hi

Dont think so. It seems to be running ok.

Re: Viva Running Hot

PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:19 pm
by jpsmit
then likely themostat - water pump or blockage.

I don't think head gasket causes overheating I think overheating blows the head gasket so as long as you haven't let it really overheat you should be good

Re: Viva Running Hot

PostPosted: Sat Apr 02, 2022 11:17 am
by Viva Man
Thanks JP Smit

I have decided to clean the full system and put on a new thermostat and water pump. fingers crossed.

Re: Viva Running Hot

PostPosted: Sun Apr 03, 2022 2:37 am
by jpsmit
Viva Man wrote:Thanks JP Smit

I have decided to clean the full system and put on a new thermostat and water pump. fingers crossed.


good luck! keep us posted