GSX-R Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 I just replaced my water pump on my 07 gsxr 750 and bled the anti-freeze but the engine temp continues to get really hot until I turn it off. I saw on a diff website that someone had the same issue and he took the water pump off and back on again and everything worked fine... any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 what is a "high" temp? can you hear the water pump working? your only solution is to get a honduh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSX-R Posted July 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 it just keeps climbing, i let it run and i watched it slowly go up to 250 degree then i just shut it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 you let it go to two fitty?this will be another great thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSX-R Posted July 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 yes the fan kicks in around 215 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSX-R Posted July 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 i wasnt riding it, it was idling when i checked the engine temp, i just wanted to see if it would keep climbing, when it hit 250 i decided to just shut it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) change the thermostat. and make sure your radiator is clean. if you've been using tap water in it, it's probably plugged up with calcium deposits. using a vinegar solution works for breaking that stuff down. and is often recommended by service manuals for most cars etc. or confirm your temp is correct with other means. such as a infrared thermometer. check it at the inlet neck in the head.that's where the coolant sensors are usually located for most engines.water pumps are not a magical device that keeps your engine cool. it's a solid impeller on a shaft that circulates the water when the engine is running.the only thing that fails on a water pump is the seals. if the impeller breaks, you probably have bigger issues. like motor damage.the thermostat is the only thing that controls the temps of your engine. they fail. it's just part of their design limits.run without one, the engine never heats up enoughrun with one not functioning (opening) then your engine over heats. Edited July 8, 2010 by serpentracer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin0469 Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 +1 on the thermostat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chevysoldier Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) change the thermostat. and make sure your radiator is clean. if you've been using tap water in it, it's probably plugged up with calcium deposits. using a vinegar solution works for breaking that stuff down. and is often recommended by service manuals for most cars etc. or confirm your temp is correct with other means. such as a infrared thermometer. check it at the inlet neck in the head.that's where the coolant sensors are usually located for most engines.water pumps are not a magical device that keeps your engine cool. it's a solid impeller on a shaft that circulates the water when the engine is running.the only thing that fails on a water pump is the seals. if the impeller breaks, you probably have bigger issues. like motor damage.the thermostat is the only thing that controls the temps of your engine. they fail. it's just part of their design limits.run without one, the engine never heats up enoughrun with one not functioning (opening) then your engine over heats.What he said. Check the temp with another device. Check to see if the upper radiator hose is hot. It should be hot and under pressure. Lower hose should be cooler. Are the fins on the radiator in good condition, is the inside corroded up? I'd just pull the thermostat and replace it.Water pump bearings fail as well. Had one on a camry (I think) that locked up and broke the timing belt. Another on an F150 that the bearing went out and the fan vibrated the whole truck like crazy. Edited July 8, 2010 by chevysoldier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 He probably didn't change out the muffler bearings or the flush the blinker fluid. Only way to fix it is by adding a bottle of NOS to the fuel tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Did ya bleed all the air out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht_scorpion Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 use eng. ice and muzzy fan blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht_scorpion Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 He probably didn't change out the muffler bearings or the flush the blinker fluid. Only way to fix it is by adding a bottle of NOS to the fuel tank sam you might right that could be the problem and not using the right antifreeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 It can only be one of three things, 1) not bled properly, 2) bad t-stat or 3) bad temp sensor. Recheck do the bleeding procedure (this usually means tipping the bike from side to side as far as possible to release trapped air and on some years there's a little screw on top of the t-stat housing that gets removed to release trapped air also). Hook up a meter to the temp. sensor. I'm guessing since the fan is coming on and you're getting a temp on the instrument panel it should be good but double check it. Lastly, just replace the t-stat.And don't use tap water, buy some distilled water from the store if you need to mix your coolant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd#43 Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Why do you guys keep feeding this troll? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GSX-R Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 hey thanks for the people who gave me a legit answer I'm going to try what you all have suggested and i'll to keep you updated; for the people who gave me shit for just asking a question, you probably had no idea what to do about the issue in the first place. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbuttwannabe Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Also check your radiator cap to make sure it is working properly. I would guess that your thermostat is not opening all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSX-R Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 i checked the hoses on the radiator, the upper hose is hot and the lower one is cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 hey thanks for the people who gave me a legit answer I'm going to try what you all have suggested and i'll to keep you updated; for the people who gave me shit for just asking a question, you probably had no idea what to do about the issue in the first place. Thanks everyone!Nah, we just dont waste our time with dumb fucks like you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSX-R Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 haha seems you still have no clue how to fix it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 You fail at life, you should just give up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSX-R Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 I fail at life? because I'm having a heating issue with my bike? damn let me go burn my college degrees and sell my house i just dont know what to do with myself... can someone who has a technical knowledge of bike repairs please help me with my tstat issue??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 And why are you having issues with your POS? Hmmm, could be because you bought it, didn't put insurance on it and the wiped out after having it for a few hours.No gearNo insuranceNo endorsementYep, you're retarded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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