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Post by brasscatz on Jul 19, 2016 8:59:41 GMT -5
To the temp sender? I'll have to look and let you know.
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Post by brasscatz on Jul 17, 2016 21:09:46 GMT -5
I assume it's coagulated Chinese coolant. Very odd looking stuff if your ask me. I got the cover off after rounding one of the stupid Allen head bolts and a bunch of black looking liquid poured out of the water pump. Will have to work on it more another time. In the meantime, I found a loose connector under it that I can't find where it goes. It's part of the wiring harness cluster from around the carburetor area. Any thoughts?  |
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Post by brasscatz on Jul 14, 2016 11:22:52 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Finally got to spend some time on it last night. I pulled the hose leading to the water pump and flushed some water through the radiator. Found inside the tube for the water pump was a very, very thick white goo the consistency of thick wax! Complete blockage. Began to remove the cover, but rounded out one of the hex head bolts. Removed the other two and ordered an easy-out tool from Amazon. Hopefully I'll be able to find a suitable replacement bolt from the hardware store or auto parts store.
Next step will be to pull that cover off and try to get all that waxy goo out and flushed. I'll test the leads to the fan and see if my cooling problem is solved. Still trying to sell this thing... Figure I'll have an easier time if it doesn't overheat.
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Post by brasscatz on Jul 8, 2016 15:55:07 GMT -5
Thanks. No, the fan isn't coming on. I checked fuses and they're good. I read another thread that stated a sticking or bad thermostat will prevent the hot coolant from reaching the temp sensor that triggers the fan coming on. Is that correct?
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Post by brasscatz on Jul 7, 2016 23:19:39 GMT -5
Hey guys, I'm trying to figure out my overheating issue on my 2008 Diamo Turista 300. The fan isn't coming on and my main suspicion is that the thermostat is stuck. The bike sat for a good 5 years before I got it and I'm sure there's a ton of corrosion in the cooling system. I've located the waterpump and such, but I didn't get very far before having to quit for the night. Can anybody help with the thermostat location?
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Post by brasscatz on Feb 12, 2016 10:31:32 GMT -5
Thanks guys! The links were extremely helpful! I'm going to HAVE to sink money into it to get it legal as in inspection... but I have the clear title, so once it is inspected, I can get it registered. But honestly, my plan is to fix it up and just sell it. I was laid off work and have resorted to selling cars, so money isn't going to be that great for a while until I establish a referral base and in the meantime I have a family to support. Based on my current findings, I can get this thing running and driving perfectly for about $200 and will try to get somewhere around $800-$1000 for it. I'd love to keep it, but I've got 2 project Jeeps and the wife already isn't happy about that lol.
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Post by brasscatz on Feb 11, 2016 22:00:14 GMT -5
Hey guys, I picked up a 2008 Diamo Turista 300 today for FREE! It hasn't run since 2012, but I put some fresh gas in it and hooked it up to my jump box and was able to get it to fire up after a while.
I am having trouble finding parts for this thing. Both brake master cylinders need to be replaced, the battery needs to be replaced, and it ran, but not long and wouldn't let me increase the throttle on it at all. Any help would be very appreciated!
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