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AURT202166A AUR30405 CERTIFICATE REPAIR COOLING III IN AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY AURT202166A Repair cooling systems © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 2 Types of cooling systems All internal combustion vehicles have a cooling system. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 3 Why have a cooling system? • Remove excess heat so the engine temperature doesn’t go too high. • Maintain a minimum engine operating temperature. • Give a rapid engine warm up. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 4 Heat Transfer Heat can be transferred in three ways: 1. Conduction- heat transfers through the metal parts 2. Convection- heat transfers through the coolant 3. Radiation- heat transfers from the metal parts to the outside air. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 5 Cooling system operation • Extremely high temperatures are created inside the engine. • The heat is transferred into the coolant. • The coolant is pumped through the radiator core and fins. • Air passing through the radiator fins reduces the coolant temperature. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 6 Cooling system construction Temp sender Expansion bottle Hose Cylinder Head gasket Heater tap Welsh plug Radiator cap Cabin heater core Heater hose Fan Automatic transmission cooler line Drain plug Fan belt Hose © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 7 Engine coolant safety Coolant is a mixture of water and chemicals and it is poisonous. • Wear personal protective equipment. • Store or recycle used coolant safely. • Don’t pour down drains. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 8 Radiator cap safety 1. 2. 3. 4. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 Allow the engine to cool down. Place a thick rag over the cap. Turn the cap anti-clockwise – 1/4 of a turn. Press down cap and remove. AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 9 External leaks Use a pressure tester to find external cooling system leaks. Always check operating instructions before use. External coolant leaks can be in: • coolant hoses • radiator • welsh plugs • radiator cap. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 10 Internal leaks For an accurate diagnosis use a CO2 leak detector to help identify internal cooling system faults. Always consult CO2 leak detector operating instructions before use. Internal coolant leaks can be in: • cylinder head gasket • cracked cylinder head • cracked cylinder Head gasket block. leaking coolant © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 11 Cooling system checklist Complete the inspection checklist to ensure: • you identify all cooling system faults • you make accurate recommendations and quotes. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 12 Reverse Flushing What is reverse flushing? • Forcing water through the cooling system in the opposite direction to clean the cooling system. Water in Why do we reverse flush? • To remove rust and scale from the cooling system Water out • To remove the old coolant to avoid cross contamination. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 13 Welsh plugs • Designed to seal the casting holes. • Made from mild steel or brass. • Most vehicles use the cup welsh plug. • Can leak coolant if cooling system is neglected. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 14 Water pump Pumps the coolant through the engine and radiator. Repair or replace when: • noisy • leaking coolant • causing engine to overheat. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 15 Thermostat • A temperature sensitive control valve. • Ensures engine reaches operating temperature quickly. • Controls the operating temperature of the cooling system. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 16 Thermostat testing Test the thermostat to check: • opening temperature • correct operation. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 17 Cooling fans Test for: • Correct operation • Noisy fan motor • Damaged fan blades. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 18 Radiator and hoses May need removing to: • Repair radiator leaks or blockages • Replace the water pump • Replace engine or components • Service cooling hoses. © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 19 Radiator and hoses © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems AURT202166A REPAIR COOLING SYSTEMS 20 © Commonwealth of Australia 2011 ISBN: 978-1-876838-58-4 This document is available under a “Free for Education” licence for educational purposes – see http://www.aesharenet.com.au/FfE2 for details. 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