Does Your Porsche Need a Radiator Repair?
Your Porsche engine works most efficiently at a high temperature. Engine temperature has to be controlled to prevent damage to sensitive components like seals and gaskets.
The radiator’s job is to remove the heat and replace it with cooler outside air. Over time, the radiator can become damaged, and then it’s time to schedule a service appointment at your Porsche dealer for a radiator repair. These are some of the signs your radiator could be in trouble.
Signs You Need a Radiator Repair at Your Porsche Dealer
Clogged Radiator
Coolant moves through your engine at high speed and absorbs heat as it moves. The hot coolant travels to the radiator, where the heat is removed by heat exchange. Coolant also absorbs dirt and other debris, which is deposited at the bottom of the radiator as now-cooled coolant leaves the radiator to cycle through the engine again.
Older coolant becomes slower and thicker, and some of it can mix with the debris in the radiator to form a sludge. This sludge will gradually block the radiator, reducing the coolant’s ability to circulate freely. If coolant can’t move swiftly through your engine to remove heat, your engine temperature will rise and it can overheat. We will fix this problem by flushing your radiator to remove any blockages.
Broken Water Pump
Coolant doesn’t start circulating as soon as your engine starts, as its presence would prevent it from achieving its optimal operating temperature. When your engine temperature reaches 195F to 220F, the thermostat opens and releases coolant. The water pump will start and pump the coolant through the system at high speed.
The pump can fail due to age, or other problems like damaged wiring. The coolant won’t move through the system if the pump doesn’t work. Without fast-moving coolant, your engine will rapidly overheat. If your engine temperature is steadily rising, your water pump may have failed. Our technicians will examine the pump and repair the problem.
Damaged Radiator Hose
Coolant enters and exits the radiator through two tough rubber hoses. These hoses are designed to carry coolant at temperatures of over 300 F for long periods. Despite their strength, the hoses will eventually need replacement. Older hoses gradually lose their elasticity and become less flexible. The lack of flexibility will lead to cracks in the rubber as the hoses flex due to the coolant moving through them.
Cracks in a hose will gradually deepen, and the hose can spring a leak. If this happens, coolant will spray out into your engine. The loss of coolant will cause your engine temperature to rise. We can easily fix this problem by replacing the damaged hose and refilling the coolant.
Don’t risk an overheating engine. Call our service department today at Porsche North Scottsdale.