Viva Running Hot

[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

[jpsmit]

is it running lean?

[Viva Man]

Hi

Dont think so. It seems to be running ok.

[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

[Viva Man]

Thanks JP Smit

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

[jpsmit]

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