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Ceiling fans move cool air around a room to help decrease the temperature as much as possible. Learn about ceiling fans and cooling with help from a Foreman for Lighty Contractors in this free video clip.
The water control assembly in a toilet is something that you're going to have to replace every so often. Replace the water control assembly in a toilet with help from a Foreman for Lighty Contractors in this free video clip.
The 2005 Chevy Silverado came with a 5.3-liter v-8 and a four-speed automatic transmission. A water pump failure may be unpleasant, but replacing it isn't as difficult a task as you would think. The process may vary a bit depending on how your vehicle is equipped, but it is a task well suited for the home mechanic. Upon replacement you will have to replace your coolant with fresh Dexcool coolant and bleed the cooling system. Your engine holds 15.2-quarts if you have a mechanical fan and 16.8-quarts of coolant if you have an electric fan.
The 1996 GMC Jimmy came with a 4.3-liter six-cylinder and a four-speed automatic transmission with or without four-wheel drive. The water pump on your engine pushes coolant through the engines coolant passages, heater core and radiator to keep the engine cool and provide heat to the passenger cabin. Whenever the water pump fails you have to remove the fan and replace the coolant. Your engine uses DEXCOOL coolant and has a total capacity of 13 quarts.
A car’s fan is designed to enhance the radiator’s cooling efficiency by pulling extra air through the radiator at low vehicle speeds. Clutch driven fans run quieter, whereas direct-driven standard fans eat up horsepower and increase noise at high engine rpm. In addition, a fan clutch reduces wear by decreasing fan speed and raising the engine’s operating temperature rapidly during start-up. Conversely, when the engine heats up, the fan runs faster, and when the vehicle is moving fast enough to provide adequate air flow, the fan slows down. This consumes less energy and increases fuel economy. There are two types…
The third-generation Eclipse was a bit of a change-up over previous models -- more boulevard cruiser than road-and-track bruiser. But, in the process, the Eclipse became a more versatile and highway friendly creature, with all of the amenities and equipment required to go the distance. Radiator leaks aren't especially common with this chassis, but it may fall victim to leaks in other areas.
The 1995 Chevy Camaro was offered with a 3.4-liter six-cylinder in the base model and a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder for all other models. As time progressed after the fourth generation Camaro car enthusiasts would transplant the 5.7-liter LS1 into the base Camaro for a considerable performance and horse power increase. The water pump on your 5.7-liter is driven by the camshaft gear, but is mounted and located much like the earlier small block Chevy engines. Your Camaro was filled from the factory with traditional green coolant, however it is possible it was converted to Dexcool if the cooling system had been…
The Escort was on its way out at the Ford Motor Co. in 1999. Although the Escort ZX3 soldiered on into the early 2000s, the Escort's replacement -- the Focus -- was introduced in late 1999 as a 2000 model. The 1999 ZX2 uses the 2.0 liter Zetec engine that was used in early Focus models. This engine -- as well as the engines in all Ford passenger vehicles -- requires the coolant be drained, flushed and refilled as part of the normal maintenance routine.
The 2006 Chrysler 300C came with a 5.7-liter Hemi v-8 and a five-speed automatic transmission. The cooling system for your engine holds just over 3.5 gallons of Mopar 50-50 premixed long-life coolant that should be changed every 50,000 miles. You will have to follow a specific bleeding procedure when filling the cooling system to prevent air pockets from forming in the cooling system. Be aware, to properly bleed the cooling system you will need to remove a plug from the thermostat housing and replace it with a bleeder valve that is readily available at your local parts store or Chrysler…
The heater motor resistor on a 1999 BMW Z3 2.5-liter roadster is integrated into heater motor itself. This resistor plugs into the front side of the motor assembly. The heater resistor is not repairable; it must be removed and replaced if it fails. This resistor allows the motor to spin at variable speeds, consequently allowing the ventilation system inside the roadster to blow hot or cold air at different speeds. A bad motor resistor will either allow too much or too little current in to the motor, severely limiting the variable fan speed function of the HVAC system.
A faulty thermostat can cause a number of problems, such as engine overheating and reduced cooling system efficiency. Although the thermostat is a small, inexpensive component, it’s absolutely critical to the proper operation of a liquid-cooled engine. The 3.0-liter engine in a 2001 Toyota Avalon contains a thermostat that’s designed to open at a temperature of 176 to 183 degrees Fahrenheit. The most common thermostat fault is a failure to open. In this situation, the thermostat valve doesn’t open when it should, preventing coolant from properly circulating and causing the engine to overheat.
The C6 Corvette was first introduced in 2005 sporting the 6-liter LS2 engine. Since that time, there have been three additional engines offered with the C6 Corvette. These engines are the 6.2-liter LS3, 7.0-liter LS7, and the supercharged 6.2-liter LS9. Each engine variant has a belt-driven water pump mounted on the front of the engine block, just below the throttle body on the intake manifold. A polymer and rubber O-ring gasket seals the water pump against the engine block. As the vehicle ages, this gasket can degrade and cause the water pump to leak. A water pump leak can be…
The YZ450F was Yamaha's largest motocross model in its 2006 line-up. The YZ's 449 cc single-cylinder engine was liquid-cooled and relied on a water pump built into the right side of the engine to circulate antifreeze throughout the engine and radiator. The water pump was driven by the engine's balancer shaft, meaning that it comes in direct contact with the engine's oil supply. A small seal separates the antifreeze in the water pump from the engine oil; however, the seal can fail over time and allow one fluid to leak into the other. This is indicated by a clouded or…
Kawasaki's Mule 3010 utility vehicle is powered by a 617 cc four-stroke, liquid-cooled V-twin engine. A camshaft-driven water pump circulates antifreeze throughout the engine, radiator and front final drive gear case. The water pump is housed on the left side of the engine, just behind the torque converter case. Water pump failures are typically seen as an antifreeze leak, emanating from a small hole in the bottom of the water pump housing. This "telltale" hole is intentionally placed to signal that the water pump's internal seals have been compromised. Several large components must be removed from the Mule, in order…
Not long ago, nearly every motorcycle produced relied on either the ambient air surrounding the engine or on internal jacket of oil to cool its engine. Water-cooled engines were highly uncommon on production motorcycles until the early 1980s, but were quickly adopted to reduce the engine temperatures generated by the increasingly powerful machines that were produced at the time. These engines rely on a mechanical pump to circulate antifreeze throughout the engine-cooling circuit; however, a leaking water pump can lead to mechanical failure, as well as being a potential environmental hazard.
The 1995 Dodge Ram pickup has a threaded-on fan clutch with a 36 mm nut securing it to the threaded nose of the water pump pulley. Failure of the fan clutch is because of fluid leakage from the bushings or failure of the bushings themselves. A failure of the fan clutch will be evident in several ways. If the fan can be rocked back and forth, shows signs of leakage, has no resistance when spun with the engine off or does not engage fully when the engine is a normal temperature and spins slowly, it is indeed faulty.
Toyota introduced the Sienna minivan in 1998 to replace the Previa. The 1998 Sienna is powered by a 3.0-liter transverse mounted 1MZ-FE V-6 engine, mated to a four-speed automatic transaxle with selectable overdrive. The Sienna is cooled by a radiator that uses an aluminum core with plastic tanks. The automatic transmission cooler is integrated into the radiator and two electric cooling fans provide air flow.
In 1988, Mazda changed the name of the two-door body style of its popular 626 model to the MX-6. The 1995 MX-6 came standard with a 118-horsepower, 2.0-liter engine, which used a mixture of ethylene-glycol-based coolant – green – and water to keep it cool. A thermostat regulated the flow of this coolant mixture by opening and closing at precise temperature ranges. When the thermostat fails to open or close at these specified ranges, your 1995 MX-6 may experience overheating or overcooling. Both symptoms may cause serious damage to your vehicle’s engine, so you must change that failed thermostat immediately…
Your 1999 Saturn SL2 base model came with a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. The radiator is mounted to the front core support and has a drain cock on the lower left corner. The drain cock has a permanent seal attached to it that prevents coolant leaking, but if the drain cock has been opened a lot or if the system has overheated, this seal may have failed -- creating the need to replace the entire drain cock.
Kawasaki's ZX363 Ninja was sold in the U.S. between 2003 to 2006 and was designed as the successor to Kawasaki's previous ZX-6R models. The 636 moniker was derived from the inline ffour-cylinder engine's unusual 636 cc displacement, when most comparable sport motorcycles only had a 600 cc displacement. The 636 could be separated into two generations; the 2003 and 2004 ZX636B series, which feature angular body lines and the typical side-mounted muffler, and the 2005 and 2006 ZX636C that boast a curvier body and an undertail-mounted muffler. Both generations relied on a combination water and oil pump, with the containers…
Dodge came out with three different engines in 1988, but the most widely used is the 5.9-liter engine with a four-barrel carburetor. Signs of a failing water pump include a wobble in the shaft that transmits to the fan and a leak from the weep hole on the bottom of the water pump. Water pump replacement is straightforward and easily accomplished by a do-it-yourselfer. An out of balance or bent fan will quickly destroy a water pump shaft bearing, causing a leak. Attention to detail when cleaning the mating surfaces is important to the successful sealing of the pump.
The CRF450R was the second to the largest member of Honda's new-for-2002 CRF motocross-based off-road motorcycles, shadowed only by the CRF650. The CRF's four-stroke 449 cc single-cylinder engine was cooled by a dual-radiator cooling system, powered by a small water pump on the right side of the engine. While the physical demands of off-road racing could take a toll on the water pump, often leading to visible damage to the water pump's aluminum cover. However, less than obvious damage can occur to the water pump's internal seal that could result in failure of the water pump. Internal damage is often…
The 1996 Lexus ES300 has a freewheeling engine in which a timing belt failure is unlikely to do any damage to the engine. It will fail without warning if left unattended past the recommended replacement of 60,000 miles. Lexus has determined the time change for the belt after reviewing the previous service history. At 60,000 miles the timing belt tensioner is close to its limit of travel, making it unable to apply tension to the timing belt. As the belt continues to stretch, its teeth will no longer engage the crankshaft sprocket teeth.
The water pump on a 1993 Ford 3.8-liter Taurus is an externally mounted unit driven by a serpentine belt. An automatic spring-loaded tensioner supplies the belt tension. A water pump that has failed shows signs of water leaking through a hole in the bottom of the water pump snout, called a weep hole. Another indication is a wobbling water pump pulley. When the water pump is replaced with a rebuilt pump, the old pump is used for a core.
Like many vehicles, the Toyota MR2 has a water-cooled engine in which the coolant temperature is regulated by a thermostat. Unlike most vehicles, the MR2 has a rear-mounted engine and a radiator at the front of the car. Although in theory the cooling system and thermostat work the same, the procedure to replace a faulty thermostat and bleed the cooling system afterwards is a bit different than the process to repair a more conventional front-engine vehicle.
The 1998 Mazda B2500 base model pickup truck came with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and a five speed manual transmission. Your water pump is responsible for cycling the engine coolant through the engine, radiator, and heater core to help keep the engine at an optimal operating temperature. The water pump on your engine is located in the center of the engine just above the crankshaft and is driven by the by the serpentine belt. To remove the water pump you have to remove the cooling fan, fan shroud, and fan clutch. Your engine uses basic green coolant and has a total…
Most larger household walk-behind snowblowers are self-propelled machines. They have a traction drive in addition to the snow auger drive. In the vast majority of snowblower brands, the traction clutch employs belts to transfer engine power to the wheels when the clutch is engaged. The most common cause of traction clutch problems is a worn drive belt. Although details will vary widely, the basic process of changing a traction clutch belt is similar across multiple brands.
Way back in 1936, Chevrolet took a panel truck, carved some windows in its cargo area, then added some seats. Chevy dubbed this new creation the Suburban, and the name and vehicle continues strong, as of 2012. The 1997 Suburban came standard with a 255-horsepower, 5.7-liter V-8 engine. The fan clutch regulated the rotational speed of the fan by engaging and disengaging as the engine temperature increased and decreased. When the clutch finally fails -- it can fail in nearly any engagement position -- your vehicle may experience overheating or even overcooling. Removing the fan clutch on the 1997 Suburban…
The standard 2003 Camry engine is the 157-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder. Toyota recommended changing the coolant in the 2003 Camry every 30,000 miles and some owners actually prefer to flush the system as opposed to just draining and filling it. Fortunately, instead of buying an expensive coolant flush machine, you can use a special chemical and the pressure that the water pump creates to break loose the old coolant and debris from the cooling system. Once the old coolant and debris is loose, you can achieve the same results as coolant flush using just plain water and the Toyota-installed coolant drains.
The cooling fan shroud on your 1998 Chevy S10 pickup or Blazer is a two-piece assembly consisting of an upper and lower portion. Removing the upper fan shroud is straightforward and requires simple hand tools. Removing the lower fan shroud is a bit more involved, and requires draining the cooling system and removing the radiator. The cooling system uses Dexcool extended-life coolant and has a total capacity of 3 gallons. If you have to drain the coolant, do not reuse the old coolant; dispose of it and use fresh premixed 50-50 Dexcool.
The 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 was produced in 30 different trim packages, between the ST, SLT, Laramie, Power Wagon and Sport sub-models. The 5.9-liter in-line six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine in the 2007 Ram 2500, was available in all four sub-models. The 2007 Ram 2500 5.9-liter turbocharged diesel engine produced 325-horsepower. The water pump on the 2005 Ram 2500 5.9-liter engine, is a belt driven pump mounted on the front of the engine. Removal of other engine components is required to replace the water pump.
The fan clutch on a 1996 Chevy S-10 is a viscous-type clutch that uses silicone fluid for engagement of the clutch fan. The fan remains at a freewheeling idle to free up horsepower until it is activated by rising engine temperatures. If the fan is difficult to rotate with the engine off or rotates with no resistance at all, the fan needs to be replaced. Another symptom of impending failure is fluid leakage around the center bearing, or if roughness is felt when rotating the fan.
The 2001 model year was an odd one for the Escort, as it was only available in the ZX2 trim level. The following year, Ford dropped the Escort name altogether and just the ZX2 remained. The 2001 Escort ZX2 came standard with a 130-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that used a mixture of antifreeze and water to regulate its operating temperature. Ford recommended draining and refilling the cooling system in the 2001 ZX2 every 45,000 miles to keep the system in top condition.
The Chrysler LHS debuted in the 1994 model year, as Chrysler attempted to revamp its entire lineup, which also included Plymouth and Dodge. The 1999 model year brought about a completely redesigned version of the LHS after a one-year absence. The thermostat on the 1999 LHS 253-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine regulated the flow of coolant between the engine and radiator, thereby regulating the operating temperature of the engine. When the thermostat fails, you may experience overheating or over-cooling, depending if it sticks closed or open. Replacing the thermostat is a straightforward process, but refilling the cooling system is more complex…
As with any highly technical field, the world of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, or HVAC, maintains a strange language all its own. Two phrases that appear regularly in this language, “subcooling” and “superheat,” relate directly to the way cooling systems exploit the properties of refrigerant to generate cold air. Understanding a negative subcooling value in an HVAC system requires an understanding of both subcooling and superheat.
Determining the resonant frequency of a cooling tower fan, or any object, requires finding the frequency at which the fan will respond to vibrations. When an object resonates, any vibrations are amplified by the structure of the material, so the vibrations continue to intensify. Similar to a crystal wine glass that can be shattered by the right note, a cooling fan can be damaged if the motor runs at or near its resonant frequency. The type of material can greatly mitigate the resonance. For example, metal fan blades resonate far more vigorously than do fiberglass.
Knowing how to repair a three-tier waterfall fountain can restore your fountain for years of enjoyment. Common problems include flow issues, leaks, pump problems and cracks in the tiers. Depending on the style of fountain, its materials, its age, how it's maintained and the climate, the fountain may develop only minor problems, if any. Basic repair techniques might take care of common fountain issues, but in some cases professional repair may be required.
The 2005 F-150 was just a year removed from a redesign that eliminated the older, rounder body style in favor of a more truck-like design. The 2005 F-150 came standard with a 202-horsepower, 4.2-liter V-6 engine that used an engine-driven fan with a temperature-controlled clutch. The clutch would engage further as engine temperatures rise, increasing the speed of the fan in the process. Replacing the fan clutch on the standard 4.2-liter engine requires removing the fan shroud and fan along with the clutch, but it is a pretty straightforward task.
A faucet with a thermostatic control inhibits scalding through the use of a thermostatic valve and cartridge. The feature keeps the faucet temperature in a safe range to avoid sudden water temperature changes from the supply line. Without a thermostatic control, a water line can potentially blast cold or hot water through the showerhead, such as when someone turns on or off a nearby faucet, scalding the person in the shower. Installing a thermostatic faucet fixture is a simple matter.
The 1996 GMC 1500 pickup base model was offered with the 4.3-liter six-cylinder engine. The water pump for the 4.3-liter is mounted to the engine block, directly under the intake manifold, and is solely responsible for circulating engine coolant through the cooling system. When replacing the water pump, it is necessary to remove the water pump pulley and install it onto the new water pump. The 1996 GMC 1500 requires the use of Dexcool coolant, which cannot be mixed with any other type of coolant.
Water pumps designed for heating connect to a boiler to deliver a steady supply of water under pressure to a household. The boiler heats and distributes hot water typically for use in baseboard and steam-type radiators. The circulator pump runs on a standard electrical circuit and connects to the dedicated electrical outlet on the boiler unit with a two-prong plug. Hooking up the water pump takes less than an hour using basic tools.
The Honeywell CT410N thermostat is a double-pole, dial-controlled wall thermostat. The device features a positive "Off" switch that allows you to turn off the heater without flipping its circuit breaker at the service panel. This thermostat is easy to install and provides safe, convenient climate control for your electric baseboard heater.
Ford uses a positive crankcase ventilation system to control engine emissions in the 2002 Focus. Blow-by gasses that escape the combustion chambers past the cylinder rings are drawn through the PCV system by using vacuum from the intake manifold. The oil separator removes oil droplets suspended in the gasses. The gasses then flow through the PCV valve and breather hose to the intake manifold, where they are introduced into intake airstream to be burned by the engine. Replace damaged or cracked breather hoses, which can affect engine performance and fuel economy.
The mid 1990s was a revamping period for all Chrysler vehicles, as Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler underwent complete lineup overhauls. One of those overhauls was the introduction of the “JA” platform of vehicles, which included near-identical triplets: Plymouth Breeze, Chrysler Cirrus and Dodge Stratus. In 2001, the cleverly nicknamed “Cloud Cars” were discontinued, leaving only the newly redesigned Stratus. The 2001 Stratus base-level, 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine requires a specific procedure when refilling the cooling system to bleed out all of the air pockets in the system.
Changing a thermostat is a relatively straightforward task. The hard part is already done, which is running the thermostat wiring from the furnace and air conditioner to the wall you intend to install the thermostat on. While thermostat wiring carries relatively low voltage, care should always be taken to ensure the power is shut off before you remove the old thermostat. Working with live wires can be potentially dangerous to you as well as your new heating and air conditioning system.
Checking exhaust fumes in your car's antifreeze requires you to follow a very specific process. Learn how to check exhaust fumes in the antifreeze with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
From its debut in 1982 through its final year in 2004, the S10 was a key component in keeping truck buyers of all sorts interested in Chevy trucks. The 2001 S10 came standard with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that cranked out 120 horsepower. A small temperature-controlled valve, called the thermostat, regulated the 2.2-liter engine’s temperature so it remained in an acceptable range. When the thermostat fails, two drastically different symptoms may occur: overheating or over-cooling. Changing the thermostat on the 2001 S10 requires partially draining the cooling system, but overall, it is a straightforward task.
A well in the yard that provides water for gardening or for outdoor animals is a convenient item. An antique hand-operated water pump looks attractive set up over a well. The pump requires manual labor to suction the water to the top. Once the water pump has been primed by pouring water inside, it can be operated by pumping the long arm on the back up and down at a quick pace to pull up the water.
Hoover manufactures a variety of vacuums, including the Wind Tunnel. The motor on the Wind Tunnel can be replaced; a number of vacuum parts distributors carry the motor. To replace the motor, work in a well-lit area and have plenty of room to take the vacuum apart. Keep all the screws and small parts in a designated area so they aren’t lost.
Line voltage thermostats control the operation of electric baseboard heaters. The heaters connect to the main service panel with two wires, usually one white and one black, in addition to a ground wire. A single-pole thermostat controls one wire and a double-pole thermostat controls both wires. Some baseboard heaters require use of a double-pole thermostat, while others only need a single pole.
